Bone Density (DEXA)
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Revealing Bone Strength
A bone density test (DEXA) uses X-rays to determine the strength of bones. It is the most accurate method available for the diagnosis of osteoporosis.
Bone density tests measure the calcium and other minerals in your bones. It can help predict if you are at risk for fractures. Testing is generally recommended for:
Adults with a medical condition or medication history associated with bone loss
Women over age 65 regardless of additional risk factors
Young post-menopausal women with at least one risk factor for osteoporosis
Post-menopausal women with a fracture
Women undergoing or considering treatment for osteoporosis
Bone density testing is available with a physician’s order at NMHS locations across north Mississippi and northwest Alabama including:
The Imaging Center, Tupelo
Longtown Medical Imaging, Tupelo
Medical Imaging at Barnes Crossing, Tupelo
North Mississippi Medical Center-Tupelo
North Mississippi Medical Center Gilmore-Amory
North Mississippi Medical Center-Eupora
North Mississippi Medical Center-Iuka
North Mississippi Medical Center-Pontotoc
North Mississippi Medical Center-West Point
North Mississippi Medical Center-Hamilton, Alabama
A bone density test measures how many grams of calcium and other minerals are in a segment of bone to determine their strength. The test is painless, safe and simple. During a bone density test:
You will lie on a table.
The machine scans & measures bone density in the hip & spine.
The exam will take only a few minutes.
The results will be read by a board-certified radiologist.
Typically, results are available before you leave.
Related Locations
Imaging Awards
Mammography
Accredited by the American College of Radiology
Computed Tomography (CT)
Accredited by the American College of Radiology
Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)
Accredited by the American College of Radiology
Radiology Department
Accredited by the State of Mississippi
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