Osteodensitometry

Bone density measurement

Recognizing osteoporosis

Bone density measurement determines the density and calcium salt content of the bones. This allows a reduction in bone density (osteopenia) or osteoporosis to be detected. If osteoporosis is already known, we can monitor the therapeutic effect of treatment.

X-rays

For the examination, very low-dose X-rays are sent through the measuring range and the attenuation of these rays is measured. The examination is painless and non-invasive.

Examination procedure

You lie down on a special examination table that looks like a couch. The lumbar spine and the hip bones, sometimes the forearm, are used as the measuring point. No special preparation is necessary for the examination.