Bone Density in Christchurch
Bone density (also called
bone mineral density
:
BMD
) is the amount of bone matter in a certain volume of bone. It can be measured using a special X-ray called a
DXA scan
(or DEXA – dual energy X ray absorptiometry).
Osteoporosis
(or porous bone) is a disease in which bones become weak and are more likely to break, and heal slowly. Without prevention or treatment, osteoporosis can progress without pain or symptoms until a bone fractures. Part of screening for osteoporosis involves
bone density tests
. Bone density measurement procedures are painless and non-invasive. Measurements are most commonly made over the lumbar spine (lower back), hip, and/or wrist, which are the most common sites of fractures due to osteoporosis. A variety of medical specialists treat people with bone density issues, including
Gynaecologists
,
Endocrinologists
,
Rheumatologists
,
Orthopaedists
and
Geriatricians
.
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