Type
DEXA Scan
Duration
15 min
What's included
3 deliverables in this treatment
- Low-dose DXA scan on a Hologic QDR Discovery densitometer
- Bone mineral density measurement of spine and hip (whole-body option available)
- Radiologist interpretation and a report to the referring doctor
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.
About this treatment
Bone densitometry — dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry, or DXA — is the standard, non-invasive way to measure how dense and strong your bones are, which is the key factor in assessing osteoporosis and your risk of fragility fractures. The scan uses a very low dose of X-rays (far lower than a standard X-ray) to measure bone mineral density at the sites most predictive of fracture, typically the lumbar spine and the hip, and compares your results against age-…
Good to know
- Equipment
- Hologic QDR Discovery whole-body densitometer
- Duration
- 10–15 minutes, painless
- Preparation
- None required
Who is this for?
Osteoporosis risk assessment, metabolic bone disorders, post-transplant patients, fracture follow-up
Preparation required
No special preparation required. Wear comfortable clothing without metal fasteners over the scan area where possible. Bring your doctor's referral and any prior DXA results for comparison.
About the clinic
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Clinical team
The Karlovy Vary radiology department is staffed by seven radiologists with long clinical experience in soft-tissue, breast and skeletal imaging, supported by six radiology assistants and three nurses. The team operates an accredited breast-screening site that meets strict technical and personnel criteria and is regularly audited.
Languages: Czech
What clients say
"Kind, accommodating, everything in order."
"Booked by phone with an appointment within two days, pleasant communication, examination without waiting and the report was sent on to my specialist."
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Treatment highlights
- Low-dose DXA scan on a Hologic QDR Discovery densitometer
- Bone mineral density measurement of spine and hip (whole-body option available)
+1 more item in What's included
Bone densitometry (DXA) covered by Czech public health insurance on a doctor's referral. No out-of-pocket list price is published; self-pay rates are quoted by phone at +420 353 112 226. By appointment; acute cases may be scanned without an appointment at the indicating doctor's discretion.