Wo DEXA Scan machen?
Die Untersuchung wird standardm��ig am Oberschenkelhals und an der Lendenwirbels�ule vorgenommen und dauert 15 bis 30 Minuten.
Wer macht DXA Messung?
Wo genau in Ihrer Nähe eine DXA-Messung möglich ist, weiß Ihr Osteologe. Übrigens: Arztpraxen (manchmal sogar Apotheken) bieten auch Knochendichtemessungen mittels quantitativem Ultraschall (QUS) oder quantitativer Computertomographie (QCT) an.
Warum wird die Knochendichte gemessen?
Die Knochendichtemessung dient vor allem der Beurteilung einer Osteoporose (Knochenschwund). Frauen leiden häufiger unter diesem Krankheitsbild als Männer, insbesondere nach der Menopause. Eine Osteodensitometrie wird unter anderem für folgende Patientengruppen empfohlen: Frauen > 65 Jahre.
What do you need to know about a DEXA scan?
The DEXA Scan is the clinical gold standard for measuring fat, muscle, and bone density. Find nearby locations and pricing, to get you an on-the-spot assessment of your body composition. A DEXA Scan (Dual-Enerxy X-ray Absorptiometry), uses two different types of waves that are reflected by lean muscle, and bone differently.
What does DEXA stand for in medical terms?
DEXA scan stands for dual energy x-ray absorptiometry. It’s also called a bone densitometry scan. It uses low dose x-rays to take measurements to work out the strength (density) of your bones. You have a DEXA scan in the x-ray (radiology) or nuclear medicine department of the hospital.
What should my DEXA bone density score be?
Scores of +1.0 are good. Numbers between +1 and – 1 show normal bone mineral density. Scores between -1 and -2.5 indicate Osteopenia (thin bones). Less than -2.5 indicate Osteoporosis (porous bones) , eg. – 2.7, -3.0 etc.
Can you get a DEXA scan after a hip replacement?
The DEXA scan takes x-rays. These are painless and quick so you won’t feel anything. When the radiographer is ready they start the scan. It usually passes over your hips and the lower part of your spine. They may scan your forearm if you have had a hip replacement. After the DEXA scan you can get dressed and go home or back to work.