What is a Bone Density Scan (DEXA)?
A bone density scan (also called a DEXA أو DXA scan) is a test doctors use to check how strong your bones are and to see if you might have osteoporosis.
Bone density scans can also help show how likely you are to get osteoporosis in the future. They can help your doctor decide if you need treatment now or if you should make changes to protect your bones. The scan can also track changes in your bone strength over time.
They are common, painless and safe.
If you are at risk of getting osteoporosis, your doctor may send you for a bone density scan.