bone density scan
Osteoporosis detection test
A bone density scan is a medical imaging test that measures the mineral content and strength of bones, primarily used to diagnose osteoporosis or assess fracture risk.
The scan typically focuses on the spine, hip, or forearm—sites most vulnerable to bone loss.
Also called a DEXA scan or DXA scan, after the dual-energy X-ray technology commonly used: Her doctor ordered a bone density scan after she turned sixty.
- osteoporosisDisease weakening skeletal structure
- fractureSplit in hard material
- broken hipCracked upper thighbone
- calciumElement twenty, builds bones
- skeletonInternal supportive framework
spine · hip · fragile · mineral · marrow · radiology · brittle · screening · diagnosis · menopause · aging · doctor's office · technician · hospital gown · gown · table · measurement · baseline
- health screeningsmammogram, mammography, colonoscopy, cancer screening, newborn screening
- health testsblood test, blood pressure check, cholesterol test, glucose test, vision test
- medical testsblood test, blood tests, X-ray, urine tests, MRI
- preventionflu shot, prevent, flu shots, protect, vaccines
- medical imagingMRI, X-ray, mammogram, ultrasound, computed tomography
- orthopedicsorthopedic surgeon, orthopedic surgery, joint replacement, hip replacement, fracture