BMD / DEXA Scan
A bone density scan or DEXA (Dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry) is an X-ray examination that uses a very low amount of X-rays to measure the bone's density (= quality). This is used to diagnose or assess your risk of osteoporosis, a health condition that weakens bones and makes them more likely to break.
During a bone density scan, a type of X-ray called dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry (or DEXA) is passed through your body (specifically the lower back and hip).
Some radiation is absorbed by the bone and soft tissue, and some travels through your body. Special detectors in the DEXA machine measure how much radiation passes through your bones, and this information is sent to a computer.
Your bone density measurements will be compared with the bone density of a young healthy adult or an adult of your own age, gender, and ethnicity.
As well as being quick and painless, a bone density scan is more effective than normal X-rays in identifying/quantifying an abnormally low bone density.
What about pregnancy?
X-rays can be harmful to the unborn child. If you are pregnant or could be, discuss with your doctor whether the examination can be postponed or replaced by another examination. Always report this to the medical imager before the examination.
Radiograph
X-ray examination / Radiography
CBCT
Conebeam CT-scan
MRI-scan
Magnetic Resonance Imaging
CT-scan
Computer Tomography
MRI Arthrography
Examination with contrast fluid
CT Artrography
Examination with contrast fluid
PEDCAT
Standing Cone Beam CT (CBCT)
Sonography
Sonography using ultrasonic sound waves
Doppler - Duplex Examination
Sonography of the blood vessels
Mammography
Breast X-ray examination
Breast biopsy
Breast tissue examination
CT-angio
CT examination with contrast fluid
Hysterosalpingography (HSG)
X-ray examination of uterus & fallopian tubes (with contrast fluid)
Upper gastrointestinal study
X-ray examination of the esophagus, stomach, and small intestine
Cystography
Bladder X-ray examination (with contrast fluid)
Small bowel x-ray series
X-ray examination of the small intestines (with contrast fluid)
Dacryocystography (DCG)
X-ray examination of tear ducts (with contrast fluid)
Gastric band x-ray
X-ray examination of gastric band (with contrast fluid)
Swallow study x-ray
X-ray examination of swallowing function (with contrast fluid)
Retrograde Urethrography
X-ray examination of the urethra (with contrast fluid)