Low-dose bone-density scanning to assess osteoporosis and fracture risk.
DEXA is a quick, very low-dose X-ray that measures bone density to assess osteoporosis and fracture risk.
Low bone density (osteopenia and osteoporosis) and your risk of future fractures. It also tracks how bone health changes over time.
You lie still on a padded table while a scanning arm passes over your hip and spine. It’s painless, fast, and uses a fraction of the radiation of a chest X-ray.
Preparation varies by exam and by patient. Please follow the specific instructions provided by the imaging center where your study is scheduled, and let them know about any conditions (such as diabetes or kidney disease) that affect medications or eating.
Offered at several of our locations:
Representative. Exact availability is confirmed when you schedule.
Patient education produced by the Radiological Society of North America (RSNA) and the American College of Radiology (ACR).
