DEXA Scan in Karlovy Vary

Bone densitometry, or DXA, is a quick, painless scan that measures bone mineral density to assess the risk of osteoporosis and fragility fractures. It uses a very low dose of X-rays to compare the density of your bones — usually the lumbar spine and hip — against reference values. The MEDIAG department at 1. poliklinika Karlovy Vary scans on a Hologic QDR Discovery whole-body densitometer, with the exam taking about 10 to 15 minutes and requiring no special preparation. A whole-body scan is also available for patients with metabolic bone disorders or after a transplant, with the exact protocol decided by the indicating doctor. You lie still on a padded table while the scanner arm passes overhead; there is nothing to insert or inject.