DEXA Scan Services Offered at The Women’s Center, Hunter’s Creek location Research conducted by the National Osteoporosis Foundation suggest that low bone density, particularly for postmenopausal women, may indicate the need for drug therapy to reduce the risk of hip and spine fractures. The earlier the bone loss is detected, the sooner drug therapy can be instituted and the bone loss halted. Bone density measurements can also evaluate response to treatment so that we know whether the prescribed therapy is effective or if we need to modify our approach. The Women’s Center recently acquired a new, state-of-the-art Hologic bone densitometer for axial measurement of bone density. This highly sensitive densitometer identifies bone loss at the major fractures site i.e. femur and spine in just minutes.

Along with the standard sites we also offer:

• Dual Femur
• Total Body
• IVA lateral view of the spine

Having the DEXA in the office is a real advantage to our patients. Normally, a scan would have to be scheduled at a hospital; however, with our machine, patients can have a scan during their office visits. Contact us today for more information.