Bone Density

Osteoporosis, a disease that lowers bone density and causes brittle bones, affects more than half of women over 50 in America. However, most people do not realize they have osteoporosis until a bone fracture occurs. Therefore, for those women in our practice, we are highly recommending bone density testing. Early detection greatly increases the chances of living comfortably with an otherwise crippling, debilitating disease. The earlier the detection of osteoporosis, the more bone density there is to save. This means a greater chance of living a full life, even with osteoporosis.

Our Norland Medical Systems equipment is an advanced x-ray system used in the aid of diagnosing osteoporosis. The procedure is non-invasive and painless, requires no preparatory drinks, medications or injections, and can be conducted in just minutes. Most insurance plans cover the cost of testing. You will want to check with your individual carrier.

Physicians will use the test to measure a patient’s bone mineral density (BMD), and then compare the density to a test population of similar age, gender, and ethnicity. Changes in bone density over time can also be measured.

The results of the test will help your physician determine a course of therapy. But early detection is the key. With medication, vitamin therapy, physical therapy, and exercises, people can live long, healthy lives. People used to think that osteoporosis was just a natural result of aging, and that the results were inevitable. Now with early detection, we can alter the outcome for the better.

Please call us at our main number 847.808.8884 to schedule your Bone Densitometry Testing.