Osteodensitometry

What is osteodensitometry?

Osteodensitometry is an X-ray examination method in which bone density is assessed.

The main objective of the method is to identify areas with reduced bone density (osteoporosis), to assess the effectiveness of osteoporosis treatment. This disease is dangerous due to a violation of the strength of the bone, which can lead to an increase in the fragility of the bone, the risk of fractures becomes higher, the skeleton is deformed.

Only osteodensitometry provides a complete assessment of bone density and an objective assessment of the degree of its impairment.

When is osteodensitometry indicated?

Osteodensitometry is indicated in the following cases:

regular pain in the spine;
with frequent fractures;

with metabolic disorders associated with metabolic disorders of calcium and phosphorus;

disorders of the endocrine system;
endocrine pathology.

At the stages of treatment of osteoporosis to assess the effectiveness.

How is the examination carried out?

The patient lies down on a special table, a densitometer moves above the examination area, which transmits information to the monitor about the area of study.

How to sign up for osteodensitometry at the Dobrobut Medical Center?

At the Dobrobut Medical Center in Kyiv, for osteodensitometry, the most modern and high-class equipment in Ukraine is used to obtain high-quality and highly informative images. You get the conclusion from our specialists who have extensive clinical experience in radiology.

You can find out the details of the procedure, prices, and cost of osteodensitometry at the Dobrobut Medical Center, as well as sign up for an examination by filling out the form on our website or by calling the call center number.

Registration for osteodensitometry

Bibliography

Максим Синяк Денситометр. Взгляд изнутри // Сайт Publish.ru, 26.08.1999
Э. Г. Чикирдин, А. Б. Мишкинис Техническая энциклопедия рентгенолога, М., 1996 (МНПИ, 1996. — 473 с.:ил.)