What is the significance of Bone Densitometry?
To understand this first we need to understand “Osteoporosis”. Osteoporosis is the condition of having weak or thin bones, which are more susceptible to fracture, even with minimal injury. Osteoporosis can result in vertebral fractures, which cause a stooping over of the spine. Osteoporosis can also increase the risk of hip fractures, a major problem for older people. Because there are now some treatments to help build up bones in patients who have osteoporosis, it is helpful to have a test that will show how weak a patients’ bones. This test is the “bone density” test, also called “Bone Densitometry”.
