EC Orthopaedics

Short Communication Volume 13 Issue 2 - 2022

Diagnosing Osteoporosis and Determining Bone Strength by DEXA Scan

Taher Mahmud*

Consultant Rheumatologist, London Bridge Hospital HCA the SHARD, UK

*Corresponding Author: Taher Mahmud, Consultant Rheumatologist, London Bridge Hospital HCA the SHARD, UK.
Received: November 08, 2021; Published: January 31, 2022



Why is a DEXA scan performed?

Usually, a DEXA scan is performed to diagnose or assess the risk of osteoporosis. Osteoporosis weakens the bones, so a DEXA scan can help to identify this and check the density of your bones.

Taher Mahmud. "Diagnosing Osteoporosis and Determining Bone Strength by DEXA Scan." EC Orthopaedics 13.2 (2022): 33-34.

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