An xray radiograph is a painless medical test that helps physicians diagnose and treat medical conditions Radiography involves exposing a part of the body to a DEXA is also effective in tracking the ID: 879967
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1 Bone density scanning, also called dual-
Bone density scanning, also called dual-energy x-ray absorptiometry (DXA or DEXA) or bone densitometry, is an enhanced form of x-ray technology that is used to measure bone loss. DEXA is today's established standard for measuring bone mineral density (BMD). An x-ray (radiograph) is a painless medical test that helps physician
2 s diagnose and treat medical conditions.
s diagnose and treat medical conditions. Radiography involves exposing a part of the body to a DEXA is also effective in tracking the effects of treatment for osteoporosis and other conditions that cause bone loss. The DEXA test can also assess an individual’s risk for developing fractures. Bone density testing is stro
3 ngly recommended if you: have type 1
ngly recommended if you: have type 1 (formerly called juvenile or insulin-dependent) diabetes, liver disease, kidney disease or a family history of osteoporosis. have high bone turnover, which shows up in the form of excessive collagen in urine samples. have a thyroid condition, such as hyperthyroidism. have experienc
4 ed a fracture after only mild trauma.
ed a fracture after only mild trauma. have had x-ray evidence of vertebral fracture or other signs of osteoporosis. The Lateral Vertebral Assessment (LVA), a low-dose x-ray examination of the spine to screen for vertebral fractures that is performed on the DEXA machine, may be recommended for older patients, especially if