Type
DEXA Scan
Duration
15 min
What's included
5 deliverables in this treatment
- DEXA scan of lumbar spine and hip
- Bone mineral density (BMD) measurement
- WHO T-score classification
- Specialist radiologist report
- Results shareable with referring physician/GP
A clinical-grade DEXA scan focused on bone mineral density measurement at the lumbar spine and hip — the standard sites for osteoporosis diagnosis and monitoring. Results are reported by a specialist radiologist using WHO T-score criteria for osteoporosis classification. Intended for individuals at risk of bone density loss or those monitoring an existing osteoporosis diagnosis.
About this treatment
The clinical osteoporosis scan at Dexa Bodyscan Copenhagen is a targeted DEXA assessment focused on bone mineral density (BMD) at the two skeletal sites most relevant to osteoporosis diagnosis: the lumbar spine (L1-L4) and the proximal femur (hip). These are the standard measurement sites recommended by the World Health Organisation and the International Society for Clinical Densitometry for osteoporosis screening, diagnosis, and monitoring.
The scan produces T-scores for each measured site — a standardised metric that compares the patient's bone density to the peak bone mass of a healthy young adult. WHO diagnostic criteria classify T-scores as normal (above -1.0), osteopenic (-1.0 to -2.5), or osteoporotic (below -2.5). These classifications guide clinical decision-making regarding preventive measures, lifestyle modifications, and pharmacological treatment.
Osteoporosis is a significant public health concern, particularly in Scandinavian countries where vitamin D deficiency is common due to limited sunlight exposure. Post-menopausal women, older adults, individuals with a family history of osteoporotic fractures, those taking corticosteroids or other bone-depleting medications, and people with conditions affecting calcium absorption are at elevated risk.
Good to know
- Type
- Clinical osteoporosis DEXA
- Sites
- Lumbar spine (L1-L4) + hip
- Duration
- ~15 min
- Scoring
- WHO T-score criteria
- Reported by
- Specialist radiologist
Who is this for?
Osteoporosis screening, bone density monitoring, post-menopausal women, individuals on bone-depleting medications, family history of osteoporotic fractures
About the clinic
Reviews, team and credentials
Independent review links and clinic-reported team information.
Clinical team
Operated by Rontgen-Ultralydklinikken — 4 specialist diagnostic radiologists. Lead physician: Peter von der Recke (radiology specialist, PhD). All DEXA scans performed by qualified radiology staff and reported by specialist radiologists.
Languages: danish, english
Treatment highlights
- DEXA scan of lumbar spine and hip
- Bone mineral density (BMD) measurement
+3 more items in What's included
2,100 DKK per clinical osteoporosis scan. Medical-grade diagnostic with specialist radiologist reporting. Results shareable with referring physician.