Bone Mineral Density - Dual Energy Xray Absorptiometry (BMD-DEXA) Scan.

DEXA bone scan is a non-invasive, painless test, which uses low dose X-rays to see how dense your bones are.

DEXA scan is used to diagnose or assess your risk of osteoporosis, a health condition that weakens bones and makes them more likely to fracture.

DEXA scan is advisable for people with

• Postmenopausal menses
• Vertebral deformity
• Long term steroid use
• Rheumatological disorder
• Liver disease
• Kidney disease
• Low head fracture
• Family history of fracture
• Excessive alcohol consumption
• Current smoking
• Low body weight
• Past history of fracture
• Secondary osteoporosis