A bone density scan is a painless imaging test that measures the density and, sometimes, quality of your bones. Bone density and quality affect how strong or thick your bones are. Bone density scans ...
Dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry (DXA) is an accurate and reliable method for determining body composition, but a limiting feature is the restricted scanning areas (∼190 × 60 cm 2). This shortcoming ...
Bone mineral density (BMD) testing is used to diagnose osteoporosis, assess fracture risk and monitor changes in BMD over time. A variety of devices and technologies are used to measure BMD or other ...