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Providing the highest standards of service and a patient-centered approach, Southwest Diagnostic Imaging Center is a Dallas leader in diagnostic imaging and health screening. Visit us online to find a location near you, or call us today at (888) 530-1053.
A serious condition that results in brittle, low-density bones, osteoporosis can increase an individual’s risk of bone fractures, spinal pain and height loss over time. To detect for and monitor low bone density, ask your physician about a DEXA bone density scan. In the video below, learn more about what a DEXA scan is, how it works, and why it can be beneficial for bone and overall health.
Do you know your risk for osteoporosis? Discuss your risk factors with your physician and schedule a DEXA bone density scan at Southwest Diagnostic Imaging Center.
Providing the highest standards of service and a patient-centered approach, Southwest Diagnostic Imaging Center is a Dallas leader in diagnostic imaging and health screening. Visit us online to find a location near you, or call us today at (888) 530-1053.
Bone mineral density, or BMD, is a measurement of your bones' calcium and mineral composition and can be used to determine overall bone health. An individual with low bone density, for example, is more prone to bone fractures and can take steps to strengthen bone and prevent injury. One of the most commonly used BMD tests, the dual energy x-ray absorptiometry (DEXA) scan, uses x-ray energy to determine the density of the spine and pelvis. You may want to consider getting a DEXA scan to evaluate your bone density if you:
Are a woman age 65 or older: Osteoporosis is a serious and progressive condition that reduces bone mineral density and can dramatically increase a person’s risk for bone fractures. According to the National Center for Biotechnology Information, one in every five women over the age of 50 is affected by osteoporosis. To help detect osteoporosis before it becomes serious, experts recommend that women over the age of 65 get screened regularly to monitor their bone mineral density.
Are suffering from unexplained neck or back pain: Advanced osteoporosis can lead to fractures caused by even the smallest forces; some affected women can experience fractures from just a cough or sneeze. If you are experiencing spinal pain from an unknown cause, your physician may recommend that you get a DEXA scan to evaluate your bone mineral density.
Have lost height over time: Osteoporosis can also lead to a progressive loss of height due to compression fractures in the spinal column. A DEXA scan can determine if bone density loss is also the source of your height loss.
Are experiencing hormone imbalance: Low estrogen and testosterone levels contribute to bone loss, so a DEXA scan may be recommended if you are experiencing hormone fluctuations. Cancer treatments, certain medications, and menopause can all lead to drops in these hormones, increasing your risk of bone loss.
At Southwest Diagnostic Imaging Center, we are proud to offer our patients the full range of advanced imaging modalities, including DEXA scanning technology.
Providing the highest standards of service and a patient-centered approach, Southwest Diagnostic Imaging Center is a Dallas leader in diagnostic imaging and health screening. Visit us online to find a location near you, or call us today at (888) 530-1053.
Ultrasound, also known as sonography, is one of many medical imaging modalities that have revolutionized modern diagnostic and treatment methods. Using high frequency sound waves, this technology has the ability to create images of the organs and other tissues within the body. Ultrasound imaging is very versatile and can be used to evaluate a variety of medical conditions, including:
Blood flow through the body’s veins
Cardiovascular disease and heart health
Abnormalities in the reproductive organs and prostate
Injuries or abnormalities of the muscles or tendons
The status of fetal development during pregnancy
Following the same general principles as the sonar used by bats, dolphins and submarines, ultrasound technology uses a specialized transducer to emit sound into the body. The sound is bounced back by various tissues, and these “echoes” are picked up by the transducer and used to formulate a precise image. Because no radiation is used for the procedure, it has no direct risks to patient or physician health. Ultrasound is also completely noninvasive and pain-free.
Like other medical imaging technologies, ultrasound does have its unique benefits and limitations. Because sound waves do not travel well through bone or air, ultrasound is not typically used to image tissues that contain gases or that are behind bony structures. To view these tissues, a physician may recommend other diagnostic imaging modalities, such as x-ray or magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), that are better equipped to form more accurate images of those areas.
Providing the highest standards of service and a patient-centered approach, Southwest Diagnostic Imaging Center is a Dallas leader in diagnostic imaging and health screening. Visit us online to find a location near you, or call us today at (888) 530-1053.
