The bone density test is also referred to as dual energy X-ray absorptiometry (DXA or DEXA ... and can lead to fractures. Read on to learn more about bone density, what the test involves ...

Radiologists who evaluate CT scans have diagnostic challenges due to the complexity of underlying anatomy and the potential ...

Since you can’t see your bones aging, you should be proactive about preventing osteoporosis. Atrium Health’s Fracture ...

The Fulton County Medical Center Imaging department has expanded its services with the addition of the Horizon™ bone ...

Some fractures involve both bones; others affect only one. The fracture itself may take place on the bulbous ends of the bones known as the malleolus, which include: Of these, the posterior malleolus ...

Dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry (DXA, or formerly DEXA) is a technique used to measure bone mineral density (BMD). The preferred regions for BMD measurement are lumbar spine, proximal femur and whole ...

The award funding will support Tertuliano’s research objectives, including graduate student projects and a broader initiative ...

You can identify this bone in your hand by holding your ... treatment for your injury right away. If a wrist fracture is diagnosed on X-ray or MRI, your wrist will be immobilized in a cast.

Peripheral skeleton (wrist and heel): DXA, QCT, single-energy x-ray absorptiometry ... a given increase in BMD and a specific decrease in fracture risk with osteoporosis therapy.