Assessment & Diagnosis
A number of assessment options, using x-ray and bone densitometry scanning are available to fully assess any need for treatment, and appropriate treatment options.
Dual energy X-ray absorptiometry scan (DEXA) and the Hologic System are means of measuring bone mineral density and a way to gauge what action, if any, is to be taken. Two X-ray beams are aimed at the bone, soft tissue absorption is subtracted out and the bone mineral density can be determined from the absorption of each beam.