Star Imaging India and Research Centre Service Bone Denistometry

HIGHLIGHTS

Similar to an X-ray, a Bone Densitometry scan quickly and accurately measures the density of bone. At Star Imaging, our DEXA Bone Densitometry scanner helps measure bone density in the most accurate, safe and non-invasive method possible. It uses very small doses of ionizing radiation to get pictures from the inside of the body. It is painless and requires no major preparation (If you are on calcium supplements, you may be required to avoid having them 24 hours before the test).
The Bone Densitometry test is crucial in detecting osteopenia and osteoporosis, diseases where the bone's mineral content and density reduce, increasing the risk of fractures.
Contra-indications: Pregnancy, as there is some exposure to ionizing radiation [although it is minimal: less than 1/10th of that received during a standard chest X-ray

Advantage
Technical Specification

Quick, non-invasive and painless
Simple and requires no preparation
No anaesthesia required
Minimal exposure to radiation, less than 1/10th of that received during a standard X-ray
Convenient for physicians and patients alike
The most accurate method to diagnose osteoporosis and assess an individual’s risk of developing fractures

DEXA scanner - dual energy X-ray absorptiometry
Used to diagnose osteoporosis [reduction in the bone density and mineralisation], based on all relevant multisite examinations hip, dual hip, spine, forearm, as well as whole body and lateral vertebral assessment
Assesses fracture risk with automatic tools like
- The FRAX tool (developed by the W.H.O.)
- Morphometric tools that use morphological parameters such as angle and distance
- Digital Vertebral Assessment (DVA): for lateral visual assessment of fractures
Body composition (for weight management) Bone%, Lean%, Fat%
Paediatric module following children’s growth, skeletal age comparison
Orthopaedic module for femur, knee, lateral knee, elbow, shoulder (with automatic ROI) as well as forearm, foot, hand and spine