A procedure used to detect osteopenia in which a special density gradient plate is used to evaluate the comparative density of the spine, femur, or distal radius. Photons from a single- or dual-emitti [..]

Exam used to measure a patient's bone mineral density of various parts of the body, such as the spine, hip, heel, or wrist. 

The bone Densitometer is a scanner that uses a small dose of X-rays to measure your bone mineral density (BMD). It also compares your measurements to a standard reference, which is based on age, weight, sex and ethic background. This information will help your physician in making diagnosis about your bone status and fracture risk. Bone densitometry [..]