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Bone Density test, sometimes called a Dexa Scan,
is a bone density measurement that indicates how
solid bones are, and how strongly they are fortified
by calcium.
The
Bone Density test is a very simple procedure using
a very low dose of radiation. The patient lies
down on the scan table and two images are taken,
one of the spine and one of the hip. The computer
generates images of the region scanned. These
images are then analyzed by the computer to obtain
the bone mineral density value. Bone mineral measurements
are highly correlated with bone strength and have
been shown emphatically to predict fractures and
the status of osteoporosis. Body fat content can
also be measured using the same process.
PREPARATION:
No
Calcium supplements 24 hours prior to study.
This
examination will take approximately 15 minutes.
If the patient wears elastic waist pants/skirt
they will likely not have to change into a gown..
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North
Medical Center
5100 West Taft Rd.
Liverpool, NY 13088
Phone: (315) 452-2555
Fax: (315) 452-2559
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Genesee
Medical Center
1200 E. Genesee St.
Syracuse, NY 13210
Phone: (315) 475-1669
Fax: (315) 475-9518
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Northeast
Medical Center
4109 Medical Center Dr.
Fayetteville, NY 13066
Phone: (315) 329-7555
Fax: (315) 329-7559
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Medical
Center West
5700 West Genesee St.
Camillus, NY 13031
Phone: (315) 631-6555
Fax: (315) 631-6559
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Radisson Health Center
8280 Willett Parkway
Baldwinsville, NY 13027
Phone: (315) 635-6814
Fax: (315) 635-6816
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Fulton Health Center
810 South First St.
Fulton , NY 13069
Phone: (315) 593-1529
Fax: (315) 593-1542 |
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