Spine And Hip | Dexa Bone Density Axial Skeleton

Name: Dexa Bone Density Axial Skeleton Procedure: Measures bone mineral density of lumbar spine and proximal femur to assess osteoporosis fracture risk and treatment response. Patient Position: Supine Region: Spine And Hip Projection: Dual Energy X Ray Absorptiometry Beam Direction: Posterior To Anterior Type of Study: Dexa

Extremity | Dexa Bone Density Peripheral

Name: Dexa Bone Density Peripheral Procedure: Evaluates bone mineral density of forearm or lower leg when axial imaging is not feasible or requires supplemental assessment. Patient Position: Seated or supine Region: Extremity Projection: Dual Energy X Ray Absorptiometry Beam Direction: Posterior To Anterior Type of Study: Dexa

Whole Body | Dexa Whole Body Composition

Name: Dexa Whole Body Composition Procedure: Provides whole body analysis of fat mass lean mass and bone mineral content for metabolic and nutritional assessment. Patient Position: Supine Region: Whole Body Projection: Dual Energy X Ray Absorptiometry Beam Direction: Posterior To Anterior Type of Study: Dexa

Spine | Dexa Vertebral Fracture Assessment

Name: Dexa Vertebral Fracture Assessment Procedure: Uses low dose lateral imaging to detect vertebral compression fractures that may alter osteoporosis management. Patient Position: Supine or lateral Region: Spine Projection: Lateral Imaging Beam Direction: Lateral To Medial Type of Study: Dexa