DEXA Bone Mineral Density Scan

DEXA (Dual-Energy X-ray Absorptiometry) is the gold-standard imaging technique for measuring bone mineral density (BMD) and assessing the risk of osteoporosis and fractures. At ACME Orthopaedics, the DEXA scan is delivered as part of a complete osteoporosis screening package supervised by orthopaedic specialists, ensuring results are interpreted within a full clinical context rather than in isolation.

The scan itself is quick, painless, and non-invasive, typically taking just 10 to 15 minutes. It uses a very small dose of ionising radiation — far lower than a standard chest X-ray — to measure bone density at key sites such as the lumbar spine and hips, which are the most commonly affected areas in osteoporosis. The resulting T-score indicates whether bone density is within the normal range, showing signs of low bone mass (osteopenia), or has progressed…

What sets ACME Orthopaedics apart is the package structure surrounding the DEXA scan. Each patient receives a pre-screening consultation to discuss their personal medical history, risk factors, family history, and lifestyle. This is followed by the scan and a set of blood tests — including Full Blood Count (FBC), Renal Function Test (RFT), calcium levels, and Vitamin D screening — to identify underlying metabolic causes or nutritional deficiencies that…