Dexa Scan

A bone density test, also called densitometry or DEXA scan, determines whether you have osteoporosis or are at risk for osteoporosis. Osteoporosis is a disease that causes bones to become more fragile and more likely to break.
In the past, osteoporosis could only be detected after you broke a bone. By that time, however, your bones could be quite weak. A bone density test makes it possible to know your risk of breaking bones before it happens. Our providers will suggest this test, oftentimes while you are here for your annual physical. It is a painless test, similar to an XRAY, and will take just a few minutes of your time.