Bone
Density
 East
River uses a state of the art dual photon x-ray system
to perform bone densitometry of the spine and hip. This
system utilizes extremely low radiation to assess the
strength of the bones in your body. It will also compare
your measurements to a reference population based on
your age, weight, sex and ethnic background. This information
will enable your physician to determine whether you
are at risk for fractures due to osteoporosis.
Fortunately, there are
medications, vitamins and dietary supplements available
to stop and reverse bone loss if found early.
Examinations are comfortable,
fast and safe. Patients typically spend only minutes
reclining fully clothed on the table. There are no injections.
The radiation exposure is 1/20th that received in a
normal chest x-ray.
No Preparation Necessary
You should not have had a
barium study three days prior to your bone density examination.
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