DEXA (Dual Energy X-ray Absorptiometry)

The bone density test performed at tri-state Orthopaedics is the DEXA (Dual Energy X-ray Absorptiometry) scan which provides a measurement of the thickness of your bone at a specific site. The 20 minute test performed by a trained technologist is easy and painless. You simply relax in a chair or on a cushioned bed while the scanner arm passes over your body.

Good bone health is important for maintaining the high quality of life we all desire. Testing for Osteoporosis under the recomendation of your doctor is one preventative step you can take in ensuring your continual happiness and health.