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Osteoporosis is a disease that results in "thinning" of bones, leading to a loss of bone strength and increased risk of fracture. Osteoporosis is responsible for 1.5 million fractures annually. The most common fractures are in the wrist, spine, and hip.
Testing for bone mineral density (BMD) can detect osteoporosis. The test provides information to determine the extent of bone and mineral loss. Dual Energy X-ray Absorptiometry (DEXA) testing is considered the most accurate way to predict the risk of fracture because bone mineral loss and fracture risk are often found together. The Center for Specialty Care offers stat-of-the-art bone density testing with our new DEXA scanner. DEXA screening is non-invasive and takes approximately 30 minutes to complete. Our staff is certified by the International Society for Clinical Densitometry. With early detection, osteoporosis can be diagnosed and treated before fractures occur.
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