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A dexa scan is used specifically to
assess a patient’s risk of fracture by detecting osteoporosis of the
vertebral bodies, which is a thinning of the bones as we age.
A dexa scan takes about ten minutes and is associated with minimal radiation
exposure.
Low energy x-rays are passed through the bones to measure the mineral
(calcium) content of the bones. If the patient is osteoporotic and has a
significant risk of fracturing a vertebral body, osteoporosis
supplementation can be prescribed to reduce their risk.
Take a
to see if your condition could respond to treatment.
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