In the UK, DEXA (dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry) scans are used to assess bone mineral density and diagnose osteopenia or osteoporosis. Routine screening is not recommended for all women, but is guided by risk factors and clinical judgement. I see a lot of women that haven’t had one despite meeting these criteria below. If you think you might need one consider having a chat with your GP 👇🏻 When should UK women have a DEXA scan? The National Osteoporosis Guidelines Group (NOGG) and NICE recom

🔬 Aparatul DEXA (Dual-Energy X-ray Absorptiometry) este standardul de aur pentru măsurarea densității osoase, oferind informații esențiale despre sănătatea oaselor tale. Iată cum poate fi util în funcție de vârstă: 🔹 Copii și adolescenți (0-18 ani) – Monitorizarea creșterii și dezvoltării scheletului – Identificarea eventualelor tulburări de mineralizare osoasă (ex: osteogeneza imperfectă) – Evaluarea impactului unor afecțiuni cronice (ex: diabet zaharat, boli inflamatorii) asupra densității o

Which Bones Are Most Affected by Osteoporosis? Osteoporosis is a silent condition — most people don’t know they have it until a fracture happens. But which bones are most vulnerable? ⸻ 💥 Most Common Sites of Osteoporotic Fractures: 1. Spine (vertebrae) • Sudden or progressive back pain • Can cause stooping posture or loss of height 2. Hip • Often after a minor fall in elderly patients • May require surgery or hip replacement 3. Wrist • Happens when you try to break a fall with your hands • Very

How to measure your body fat percentage accurately ? DEXA scan is a Dual Energy X ray Absorptiometry which is a digital substraction scan and accurately assesses our body composition. #dexa #osteoporosis #fatpercentage #bonedensity #digitalsubstractionimaging #weightloss #musclemass #leanmass | Sandy Jacob