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A DEXA Scan (Dual-Energy X-ray Absorptiometry) is the gold standard test to assess bone mineral density. It uses low dose x-rays to accurately assess bone strength and detect early signs of osteoporosis and fracture risk.

Bone Mineral Densitometry measures the amount of calcium and other minerals in a certain area of bone, typically the hip and spine. They help doctors know how strong or weak your bones are and if you are at risk of fractures.

DEXA Scan can identify osteoporosis ( thinning of the bones ) , osteopenia ( low bone density before osteoporosis develops ) and fracture risk . It also keeps an eye on how well bone-health treatments are working over time.

A DEXA Scan should be considered for women over 45 years of age (particularly post-menopausal), men over 60 years of age, people with a history of fractures, people who are on long-term steroid medications, people with low body weight and anyone with a family history of osteoporosis.

You are lying on your back on a padded table and a scanner arm is slowly moving over your body. The test is totally painless and non-invasive. It scans mainly the hip and lower spine area. The whole process only takes 10-20 minutes and there is no down time.

Do not take any calcium supplements within 24 hours of the scan. Wear loose-fitting clothing with no metal zips or buttons. No fasting is required. Inform the technician if you have had any contrast injections or nuclear medicine tests recently.

A DEXA Scan uses an extremely low dose of radiation much lower than a standard X-ray and far less than a CT scan making it safe even for routine monitoring and repeat testing.

For most people at risk, a DEXA Scan every 1–2 years is recommended to monitor changes in bone density. Your doctor will advise the right frequency based on your age, risk factors, and current bone health status.

Reports of DEXA Scan are usually available on the same day or within 24 hours at Scans World. Let our expert radiologists give you accurate readings of T-score and Z-score for the formulation of your treatment plan.

Bone Mineral Densitometry / DEXA Scan in Chennai, Scans World provides bone health diagnostics with advanced equipment, expert radiologists, and quick reports. We have branches at Aminjikarai, Nandanam (Chamiers Road) and Nanganallur.