Bone density scans are used to determine the strength of the bones and the probability of fractures in people who are at risk for osteoporosis. A bone density scan is a very simple, noninvasive procedure that takes only a few minutes to perform.
With the utilization of this scan, bone mineral loss can be detected and in most cases reversed. If you have a complete body scan performed a bone density scan is included.
A bone density scan provides a volumetric measure of your bone density. It distinguished between the exterior cortical bone and the interior trabecular bone. The most important measurement is that of the trabecular bone in the spine. This measurement is indicative of the overall bone health. By maintaining the primary focus on the trabecular compartment, a bone density scan takes the most precise pictures of your bone.
About Az-Tech Radiology and Scan4Health
If you are in need of a Phoenix scan center, you will find an advanced center in Az-Tech Radiology and Scan4Health in Phoenix, Arizona. Dr. Petcher and his staff of experienced radiologists and technicians are all board certified through the American Board of Radiology. Consultations can be attained through Dr. Petcher if patients would like to discuss any issues or procedures before undergoing a scan. Many patients feel uncertain and scared when faced with important medial procedures or scans. Being able to speak with an experienced physician before going in can help ease nerves and put one’s mind at ease, if only a little. The Phoenix scan center offers patients the best modern medicine and technology has to offer, providing the most up to date equipment available.
This Phoenix scan center lives on the cutting edge of medical scanning technology, offering the most current scans available. With more accurate machines and radiology practices, doctors have been able to identify injuries, conditions or diseases earlier than ever, which can often make the difference in the effectiveness of treatments. Dr. Petcher offers a wide variety of services including carotid artery scans, lung scans, heart scans, bone density scans, body scans and virtual colonoscopies and a non-invasive angiography. These are just a few of the services offered by the center, as the most advanced radiology services are available to patients.
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