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You may need to have a bone density scan if you're: over 50 with a risk of developing osteoporosis; under 50 with other risk factors, such as smoking or a previous broken bone; The results from a bone density scan are usually used alongside a fracture risk assessment to assess your chances of osteoporosis and breaking a bone.
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A bone density scan will not show whether low bone mineral density is caused by too little bone (osteoporosis) or too little calcium in the bone, usually because of a lack of vitamin D (osteomalacia). A DEXA scan is used to measure bone density and assess the risk of bone fractures.
A bone density scan is a quick and painless procedure that involves lying on your back on an X-ray table so an area of your body can be scanned. No special preparations are needed. You may be able to remain fully clothed, depending on the area of your body being scanned.
A DEXA scan, also known as a DXA or bone density scan, uses very low levels of X-ray radiation to produce images of your bones. It detects how much radiation is absorbed by your bones, which shows how dense they are.
A bone density scan checks the density of your bones. If your bone density is low, you have a higher risk of a bone fracture. It may also be called a bone mineral density scan (BMD scan) or a dual energy x-ray absorptiometry scan, DXA or DEXA scan.
You may be referred for a bone density scan if: you’ve broken a bone easily; you have symptoms for spinal fractures; you have risk factors for osteoporosis and broken bones; your doctor needs to reassess your bone health and risk of breaking a bone, such as at a medication review.
Sep 22, 2020 · By identifying decreases in bone mineral density, your health care provider can determine your risk of fractures, and diagnose and monitor osteoporosis progression. Most young, healthy people do not need a bone density test.