Osteoporosis and low bone mass affects an estimated 23.4
million Americans, the majority of whom are women. As a
result, this population is at an increase risk for
fractures, particularly of the hip and the spine. This
disease has no symptoms until bones become brittle
resulting in loss of strength or fracturing. Preventative
therapy can be prescribed to slow or halt bone loss and,
in some cases, reverse it. This screening test measures
your bone mineral content for low density which causes
osteoporosis.
In order to
understand the role of bone mineral density scanning, it
is important to know a little about how osteoporosis
occurs. Bone is constantly being remodeled. This is the
natural, healthy state of continuous uptake of old bone (resorption)
followed by the deposit of new bone. This turnover is
important in keeping bones healthy and in repairing any
minor damage that may occur with wear and tear.
Osteoporosis occurs as a result of many different disease
states or hormonal changes. It is also commonly a result
of aging. In osteoporosis more bone is taken up than is
laid down. The result is a thinning of the bone with an
accompanying loss in bone strength and a greater risk of
fracture. A thinning bone results in a lower bone density
or bone mass.
Inner Image Diagnostics offers a wide range of services to meet your health needs.
Our on staff radiologists and cardiologist are there to
review the results of
your scan and give you a clear, understandable explanation, as well as provide
recommendations and referrals for further attention if so needed.
Inner Image Diagnostics'
goal is to provide you the information you need to take better
control of your health. Diagnostic screening, quality care, and advanced
technology ~ working together for your optimal health.
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