What Is A Bone Mineral Densitometry?

Bone Mineral Densitometry (BMD), also called Dual-Energy X-ray Absorptiometry (DEXA) is an x-ray examination that is used to measure bone loss. DEXA is today’s established standard for measuring bone mineral density.

 

Why Do A BMD?

BMD is most often used to diagnose osteoporosis. Osteoporosis, which means “porous bone” is a disease in which there is a loss of bone tissue. This makes bones brittle and more prone to breakage. Some common causes of osteoporosis include:

• Lack of physical activity
• Inadequate calcium in the diet
• Menopause
• Simultaneous illness, hormonal irregularities and thyroid disorders

BMD is also effective in tracking the effects of treatment for osteoporosis and other conditions that cause bone loss.

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