Osteodensitometry

Osteodensitometry is a test performed to assess the condition of the bone system and the likelihood of fractures in patients who are at increased risk of developing osteoporosis. For this purpose, the areas likely to fracture – the lumbar vertebrae, thoracic vertebrae, and hip joints (femoral necks) – are examined. The main group of patients who are referred by their doctor to have this examination are people with cancer, rheumatoid and endocrine diseases, who are likely to have a reduction in bone density, and women around or at menopause.