Bone mineral density (BMD) test

Vibhavadi Hospital X-ray Department offers bone mineral density (BMD) tests daily, using HOLOGIC’s state of the art scan via dual energy X-ray absorptiometry (DXA). This procedure is quick and painless, allowing for clear imaging of all bones, especially the spine and pelvic bone.

Why should you get the BMD test?

BMD tests measure the amount of minerals in the bones, specifically calcium, significantly used in the prevention and treatment of osteoporosis.

Osteoporosis is a condition that causes thin and weak bones. As the disease progress, bones become porous and prone to fractures. Osteoporosis can also cause the spine to collapse, making sufferers develop a stooped posture and loss of height. The prevalence rate is higher in those over 50 and postmenopausal women.

Causes of osteoporosis

• Age
• Menopause
• Calcium deficiency
• Hormone therapy and long term corticosteroid use
• Family history of osteoporosis

Diagnosis

While many options are available for the diagnosis of osteoporosis, the easiest and quickest option is to conduct a BMD test. Using the latest technology, results are readily available with the BMD test. Details include:

• The ability to scan almost every bone in the body
• Fast and non-invasive
• Clear and precise imaging

Patients are exposed to less radiation than cross-country flights