Hospital Angeles bone densitometry services for the diagnosis and monitoring of bone diseases. Take care of your health with us! Come visit us.
331 Montaña Monarca Ave., North, Montaña Monarca Development, 58350 Morelia, Mich.
7:00 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Bone densitometry is a medical test used to measure bone mineral density. It is primarily used to diagnose and monitor osteoporosis and 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. These X-rays are absorbed by the bones, and the machine measures the amount of radiation that is absorbed.
The duration of a bone density test varies, but it generally takes about 10 to 30 minutes.
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 barium contrast exam or a radioisotope injection.
Yes, bone densitometry is a safe procedure. The amount of radiation used is extremely low and is not considered harmful. However, it is important to tell your doctor if you are pregnant or if you have any concerns about radiation exposure.