What is bone density testing?
Bone density testing-also known as bone densitometry or DEXA scanning- will tell you and your physician whether any part of your frame appears to be weakened or in danger of weakening due to diminishing bone mineral mass. Age, diet, medications (corticosteriods and thyroid medications), medical conditions (diabetes or Cushing’s syndrome), and past fractures are among the factors that can lead to osteoporosis (brittle bones). Freehold Radiology Group is proud to offer patients bone densitometers with an additional capability called Vertebral Fracture Assessment. With VFA, physicians can see existing vertebral fractures which may indicate the need for more aggressive treatment, even if the bone density results are in the “normal” range. The earlier osteoporosis is detected, the better able your doctor can help you to avoid the pain and increased serious fracture risk that affects more than 30 million Americans with the condition. This is especially important given the fact that more than
