We offer Bone Densitometry Testing
(A.K.A. Bone Density Testing, BMD Testing, DEXA Scans, dual energy x-ray absorptiometry, Osteoporosis Screening)
- Central DXA measurements for Clinical Evaluation, diagnosis and serial monitoring testing
- Site Measurement Capabilities: GELunar Prodigy System
- PA Lumbar Spine
- Femur(s)
- Wrist/Forearm
- Vertebral Fracture Assessment (VFA), Lateral Vertebral Assessment (LVA)
- Total Body Composition
- Clinical Research Protocols
- Investigational Research Purposes: Total Body, hand scan(s) capabilities
- Strict Instrument Quality Control Procedures Implemented
- Expert Densitometrist: Robin K. Dore, MD, CCD
- Expert Technologist: Alfonso C. Soriano, CBDT
What is Osteoporosis?
Osteoporosis is a disease of the bones. Osteoporosis and/or low bone mass may increase fragility of bones and compromise bone strength that may result in a bone fracture(s).
What is a bone densitometry test?
A bone density test is a non-invasive, painless examination that uses low doses of X-Ray to measure the density of bones. There are various types of bone density tests. Central DXA, dual energy x-ray absorptiometry is used at our office. DXA tests may take scans of parts of the body, such as the spine, hip(s) and/or wrist.
See some of the Densitometry images below:
