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How to detect bone density scan, so they weigh you as well?

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Dr. Gerald Mandell answered

Specializes in Nuclear Medicine

If very overweight: Only if doing whole body scan or lumbar spine exam. The table usually has limit 300-350 pounds. If doing evaluation of extremity can do separate study with body not on table, then probably no issue.

Answered 7/1/2014

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