Radiology - DEXA scanning
Last updated: Wednesday 18 September 2024General introduction
A bone density scan uses low dose X-rays to see how dense (or strong) your bones are. You may also hear it called a DEXA scan. This is short for Dual-Energy X-ray Absorptiometry.
Bone density scans are often used to diagnose or assess your risk of osteoporosis, a health condition that weakens bones and makes them more likely to break.
As well as being quick and painless, a bone density scan is more effective than normal X-rays in identifying low bone density.
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