Dexa Scan

DEXA Bone Mineral Density BMD Scan - Acuscan Diagnostic Centre

Bone Mineral Density/ Dexa


A bone mineral density (BMD) test measures how much calcium is in an area of your bone. This test helps your health care provider detect osteoporosis and predict your risk of bone fractures.

How the Test is Performed

Bone density testing can be done several different ways.
The most common and accurate way uses a dual-energy x-ray absorptiometry (DEXA) scan. DEXA uses low-dose x-rays. (You receive more radiation with a chest x-ray.)


How to Prepare for the Test

If you are or could be pregnant, tell your health care provider before this test is done.

Bone mineral density (BMD) tests are used to:

  • Diagnose bone loss and osteoporosis
  • See how well osteoporosis medicine is working
  • Predict your risk of future bone fractures
  • Women under age 65 and men ages 50 to 70 are at increased risk of osteoporosis if they have:
  • Chronic rheumatoid arthritis, chronic kidney disease, eating disorders
  • Early menopause (either from natural causes or surgery)
  • History of hormone treatment for prostate cancer or breast cancer
  • Strong family history of osteoporosis
  • Taking thyroid hormone replacement
  • Three or more drinks of alcohol a day on most days
  • Current practice recommends BMD retesting every 1 or 2 years.

Risks

Bone mineral density uses a slight amount of radiation. Most doctors feel that the risk is very low compared with the benefits of finding osteoporosis before you break a bone.

Acuscan Diagnostic Centre - Services & Areas Serviced

Acuscan Medical Centre is a state-of-the-art radiology and diagnostic centre in Andheri West, Juhu, and Vile Parle, providing advanced and affordable diagnostic services in Mumbai.

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We specialize in high-resolution 3.0 Tesla MRI Scan at our advanced imaging facility. Acuscan provides a comprehensive range of scans including MRI Brain, MR Angiography, brain contrast, dementia protocol, epilepsy protocol, MRI orbit, Brain Spectroscopy, venography, Functional MRI Studies, and Brain Tractography. We offer precise MRI Spine testing for the Cervical Spine, Dorsal Spine, Lumbar Spine, and Whole Spine MRI.

We also conduct musculoskeletal scans like Shoulder MRI, Hip MRI, Knee MRI Scan, and Joint [hand, finger, wrist] MRI Scans. Additionally, our facility handles specialized studies like Cardiac MRI, Contrast-Enhanced MR Angiography, Cartilage Mapping MRI, Whole Body MRI, MRI Abdomen and Pelvis, and MRCP Scan.

Diagnostic, Radiology & Lab Services

Besides MRI, Acuscan offers a full suite of diagnostic testing. Our services include DEXA Scan Mumbai and BMD Scan (Bone Mineral Density Test), FAT ANALYSIS in Andheri West, high-resolution Digital X-Ray, and full-service Pathology. For neuro-diagnostics, we perform EEG Test, and EMG & Nerve Conduction Study (NCS) in Vile Parle and Andheri.

Serving Western Suburbs of Mumbai

Strategically located at Juhu Lane, near SV Road Andheri West, near Gulmohar Road and near NM College, we serve patients looking for a Radiology & Diagnostic Centre in Juhu, Vile Parle & Andheri West. We are easily accessible from JVPD, Santacruz, Versova, Lokhandwala, Four Bungalow, Seven Bungalow, and Jogeshwari.