Importance of Bone Health
Bone densitometry is a safe, accurate, and painless way to measure bone density.
DEXA scans measure the bone density of a patient and compares it to the bone density of a young normal reference population. Regular bone density screenings done by InvestMed can diagnose osteoporosis and other bone problems early. From there, they can be managed and even curbed with prescription medication and lifestyle modifications.
Bone Density Scan with DXA
DEXA is today’s established standard for measuring bone mineral density (BMD).
The bone densitometry test is a safe, accurate, and painless way to measure bone density.
- The DXA system takes an x-ray image and your results are compared to normal bone mineral density values based on your age, gender, and ethnicity to determine if you have high, normal, or low bone density.
- This information, combined with risk factors and previous fracture history, is used to determine your risk of osteoporosis and bone fractures.
Risk Assessment of Bone Disease, Fractures And More
Bone Loss
Fracture Prevention
Cardiovascular Health
Benefits of Preventive Bone Density Screening
Without a bone density test, you may not realize you have osteoporosis until you break a bone.
Early Detection of Osteoporosis
Improved Treatment Outcomes
Personalized Treatment Plans
Increased Awareness and Education
Peace of Mind
Don’t become a statistic.
Invest now in your future health and be fit for the long term.
What To Expect From A Dexa Scan
Before The Scan
A technician performs the scan on an outpatient basis. A person may need to remove any metal objects that they are wearing, such as jewelry and eyeglasses.
At the start of the scan, the person lies on their back on the exam table. The technician places the imaging device above them and the X-ray generator below them.
During The Scan
During the procedure, the imaging arm moves slowly over the person’s body while a beam of low-dose energy passes through them. It is crucial to remain still throughout the scan.
The technician will scan the hips, spine and other bones that are common locations of fractures in people with osteoporosis.
After The Scan
Who Should Get a Bone Density Scan?
Women over age 65
Men over age 70
Postmenopausal women under age 65 with risk factors
Men aged 50-69 with risk factors
Individuals who have had a bone fracture
Individuals on certain medications
Packages
InvestMed offers thorough health packages designed to meet the individual needs of our patients.
You can choose between a risk-specific package or a comprehensive package to analyze your health and wellbeing. Each package includes a comprehensive 1 hour physical exam and 1 hour review of results with recommendations to achieve optimal health.
Package costs will vary based on individual diagnostic test recommendations. Financing options are available.
Risk-Specific Screening Packages
Cancer Screening Package
Mitigate your cancer risk with preventive screening.
Package starting at $3,999*
- MRI
- DNA testing – 84 genes for cancer
- Mole mapping
- Advanced blood work
- CT scan
- Virtual colonoscopy
Proactive testing can detect changes in your body that could become cancer.
*Package cost will vary based on individual diagnostic test recommendations. Financing options are available.
Stroke Screening Package
Knowing your risk for stroke can save your life.
$5,999*
- MRA – Magnetic resonance angiography
- DNA testing – 83 genes for heart conditions
- Advanced blood work
- Carotid doppler ultrasound
- Echocardiogram
Detect your risk of stroke early, even before symptoms present themselves.
*Package cost will vary based on individual diagnostic test recommendations. Financing options are available.
Heart Disease Screening Package
Early screenings are essential for heart disease prevention.
Package starting at $3,999*
- Coronary calcium score
- DNA testing – 83 genes for heart conditions
- Advanced blood work
- Exercise stress test
- Echocardiogram
- CT coronary angiography
Screening for cardiovascular risk factors before you develop heart disease, can help you prevent it.
*Package cost will vary based on individual diagnostic test recommendations. Financing options are available.
Comprehensive Screening Packages
Comprehensive Screening Package
Get the right screening tests at the right time.
Packages from $5,999 - $11,999*
- Whole body MRI
- Coronary calcium score
- DEXA scans
- Microbiome gut testing
- Genetic testing+
- Heart health workup
- Cancer risk review
- Mole mapping
- Screen for all material risks
Prevention is key to longevity, whether or not you are presenting symptoms or risk factors.
*Package cost will vary based on individual diagnostic test recommendations. Financing options are available.
Corporate Services
Please contact us for a custom corporate package. Specialized corporate rates available.
- Comprehensive, proactive health plans
- Customized screening tests
- Extensive medical risk assessments
- Preventive approach to healthcare
Proactively manage executive wellness.
FAQ
Why might I need a bone density test?
A bone density test is mainly done to look for osteoporosis (thin, weak bones) and osteopenia (decreased bone mass) so that these problems can be treated as soon as possible. Early treatment helps to prevent bone fractures.
The complications of broken bones related to osteoporosis are often severe, particularly in the elderly. The earlier osteoporosis can be diagnosed, the sooner treatment can be started to improve the condition and/or keep it from getting worse.
Is a bone scan the same as a bone density test?
How accurate are DEXA scans?
DEXA scans offer a high degree of precision and accuracy. Medical experts consider DEXA scans to be an accurate test for diagnosing osteoporosis.
Unlike x-ray machines, DEXA machines are checked daily for their ability to measure bone mineral accurately, and no two DXA machines are exactly alike. That is why your healthcare provider will insist that you have all of your DEXA tests done on the same machine.
What will a DEXA bone densitometry scan tell you?
The report presents your bone mineral density results in three ways:
- Bone mass in grams per cm square.
- T-score: a calculation made from the DEXA manufacturer comparing your bone mass to that of their healthy control group.
- Z-score: a calculation made from the DEXA manufacturer comparing your bone mass to that of your peers.
Does a DEXA scan provide a snapshot of my health?
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