BONE DENSITOMETRY

Bone Densitometry is the measuring of the density, in other words the strength, of the bones. Using a small portion of X-ray, it determines the fragility risk of the bone. The aim of this examination is to find the mineral portion of the bone. The less density measured the more loss of minerals it shows, which means there is osteoporosis.

With Bone- Densitometer, after patient is posed in the proper position, the machine makes measurements automatically, without an intervention of the operator, in 15 minutes.

Osteoporosis is a disease causes thinner and more fragile bones as a result of Calcium loss degree by degree. In female body, estrogen hormone prevents bone destruction, therefore, after menopause, osteoporosis increases. In order to protect the bones, one should take enough calcium, exercise regularly and avoid smoking.

With early diagnosis, osteoporosis-preventing treatments can be set and bone-loss may not be brought back, but it can be slowed down.