Hospital Angeles bone densitometry services for the diagnosis and monitoring of bone diseases. Take care of your health with us! Come visit us.
639 C. Rio Bamba, Magdalena de las Salinas, Gustavo A. Madero, 07760 Mexico City, México
9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Bone densitometry is a test used to measure bone mineral density, which helps diagnose and monitor osteoporosis, as well as assess the risk of bone fractures.
During a bone densitometry test, the patient lies on a table while a machine emits a small amount of X-ray radiation; the X-rays are absorbed by the bones, and the data collected is used to determine bone mineral density.
No, bone densitometry is a painless and non-invasive procedure. No special preparation is required, and there are no significant side effects associated with this test.
A bone density test takes about 10 to 30 minutes. It is a quick and simple procedure that can be performed at a clinic or hospital.
In most cases, no special preparation is required before a bone densitometry test. However, it is important to tell your doctor if you are pregnant or if you have recently had a test that involved the administration of a radiographic contrast agent.