City Wide Radiology offers bone density testing in Brooklyn to help evaluate bone health. Also called a DEXA or DXA scan, this low-dose X-ray test measures bone mineral density and helps your doctor assess osteoporosis and fracture risk. Call 718-236-6800 to ask about appointments, preparation, and insurance for your scan.
DEXA stands for dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry. It measures bone mineral density, usually in the hip and lower spine, to help identify bone loss. Your doctor can use the results alongside your medical history to assess fracture risk and monitor changes in bone density over time.
Your doctor may recommend a bone density scan based on your age, medical history, and risk of bone loss. Reasons for testing may include:
Bone density testing may be appropriate for both women and men. Your healthcare provider can help determine whether you need a scan.
During a DEXA scan, you lie on an open examination table while a scanner passes over the area being measured. The technologist helps position you and asks you to remain still during the images. The examination is non-invasive and usually painless. When scheduling, ask how much time to allow for your appointment.
Our Hologic bone density scanner measures bone mineral density to support your doctor’s assessment of bone health. You remain lying on the examination table while the technologist positions you for the required images. Your results help your doctor evaluate bone loss and plan any necessary follow-up.
Your bone density report provides measurements that help your doctor assess bone health. Depending on your age and clinical circumstances, the report may include a T-score or Z-score. Your doctor interprets these findings alongside your medical history and other risk factors to decide whether further evaluation, treatment, or monitoring is needed. Ask our team when your report will be available and how it will reach your referring provider.
DEXA, also called DXA, is the standard method used to measure bone mineral density. A doctor’s request for a bone density test commonly refers to this examination.
The scan is usually painless and does not involve injections. You will need to lie still while the images are taken. Tell the technologist if lying flat is uncomfortable so they can help with positioning.
Men can also develop osteoporosis and low bone density. A healthcare provider may recommend testing based on age, fracture history, medications, or other risk factors.
The timing of repeat testing depends on your previous results, medical history, treatment, and risk factors. Your healthcare provider will recommend an appropriate interval.
Some DEXA examinations measure body composition, but this is a different service from a standard bone density examination. Contact our team to confirm which test is available and appropriate for your needs.
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