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Osteoporosis (DEXA) Scan
DEXAS Scan
Osteoporosis, which literally means porous bone, is a disease in which the density and quality of bone are reduced. As bones become more porous and fragile, the risk of fracture is greatly increased. The loss of bone occurs silently and progressively. Often there are no symptoms until the first fracture occurs.
The most common sites of Fractures are:
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Hips,
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Spine,
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Wrists.
Osteoporosis department is equipped with the DISCOVERY QDR SERIES belonging to the quality brand company HOLOGIC (USA).
The system provides:
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The fastest measuremnt (of one area in less than 30’’),
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Best resolution with high diagnostic accuracy,
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Extremely low dose Radiation.
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