Hospital Angeles bone densitometry services for the diagnosis and monitoring of bone diseases. Take care of your health with us! Come visit us.
Querétaro Street, Roma ., 06700 México City, CDMX
+52 55 5265 3000
Ext. 2116
Tuesdays and Thursdays: 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. (by appointment)
Bone densitometry is a medical test used to measure bone mineral density and assess bone health. It is primarily used to diagnose and monitor osteoporosis and to assess the risk of bone fractures.
During a bone densitometry test, the patient lies down on a table while a machine emits a small amount of X-ray radiation to measure bone mineral density.
No special preparation is required before a bone densitometry test. However, it is recommended that you avoid taking calcium supplements or medications containing calcium before the test, as they may affect the results.
The duration of a bone densitometry test varies, but it usually takes between 10 and 30 minutes. It is a quick and simple procedure that can be performed in a single visit to the medical center.
Yes, bone densitometry is a safe and widely used procedure. The amount of radiation used is minimal for patients.
