A DXA, DEXA or bone density scan. No matter what your provider calls it, this is a quick, easy (and painless) test. It’ll help your provider catch conditions that affect your bone density as soon as possible. You may need regular bone density screenings based on your age, family history or other risk factors you might have.
A DEXA scan is a special kind of X-ray that measures bone density. It can be used to test for osteoporosis or to take a closer look at body composition.
Bone densitometry, also called dual-energy x-ray absorptiometry, DEXA or DXA, uses a very small dose of ionizing radiation to produce pictures of the inside of the body (usually the lower (or lumbar) spine and hips) to measure bone loss.
A bone density scan, also known as a DEXA or DXA scan, is a low-dose x-ray that measures calcium and other minerals in your bones. Bones containing more minerals are denser and tend to be stronger and less likely to break.