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DEXA scans can be done of the lumbar (low back) spine, hip, wrist and heal. Scans of the lumbar spine and hip are considered the gold standard for diagnosing osteoporosis. While there are companies that offer inexpensive scans of the wrist and heal, these are not considered diagnostic of osteoporosis.
