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How do they test for low bone density?
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DXA: The standard imaging modality to assess your bone density is the dual-energy x-ray absorptiometry or DXA (formerly known as dexa). Do not confuse it with bone scan however. Women over the age of 65 should get a DXA scan (or sooner if risk factors are present).
Answered 2/13/2015
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Bone densitometer: An instrument called a bone densitometer is utilizes a very small dose of radiation to measure bone density in the spine, hip and forearm.
Answered 12/23/2012
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