May 28, 2024 · A DXA scan (bone density test) measures the strength of your bones. It’s a quick, painless imaging test that screens you for osteoporosis and other conditions.

Bone densitometry, also called dual-energy x-ray absorptiometry, DEXA or DXA, uses a very small dose of ionizing radiation to produce pictures of the inside of the body (usually the lower (or lumbar) spine …

Nov 14, 2025 · The most widely used type of bone density scan is called dual energy X-ray absorptiometry (DEXA or DXA). This painless test measures the mineral content of your bones.

What is a DEXA scan? A DEXA scan, also called bone densitometry, determines the density and strength of your bones. The scan uses a very low dose of radiation to measure bone loss, allowing …

Dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry (DXA or DEXA; also BMD test, bone density test, bone densitometry, p-DEXA [1]) is a means of measuring bone mineral density (BMD) with spectral imaging. Two X-ray …

Feb 15, 2019 · “DEXA” stands for “dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry.” This technique was introduced for commercial use in 1987. It involves sending two X-ray beams at different peak energy frequencies to …

Jan 30, 2025 · DEXA (dual x-ray absorptiometry) scans measure bone density (thickness and strength of bones) by passing a high- and low-energy x-ray beam (a form of ionizing radiation) through the …

A bone density scan, also known as a DEXA or DXA scan, is a low-dose x-ray that measures calcium and other minerals in your bones. Bones containing more minerals are denser and tend to be …

Oct 11, 2025 · A DEXA scan measures bone density to help diagnose osteoporosis and predict fracture risk. The scan uses low-energy X-rays and takes about 15-20 minutes. DEXA scans are not …

The introduction of dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry (DXA) technology in the 1980s revolutionized the diagnosis, management and monitoring of osteoporosis, providing a clinical tool which is now …