Wexford Bone Health 2.07

1. Why should I have a DXA scan?

Your doctor may refer you for a DXA scan to analyse your bone density. It is most commonly used to diagnose Osteoporosis.

2. What are the risk factors of having a DXA Scan?

# Post-menopausal women under 65 who have additional osteoporosis risk factors
# Post-menopausal women who sustain a fracture
# Women age 65 and older
# Women who have been on hormone replacement therapy ( HRT/ERT) for prolonged periods
# Men with clinical conditions associated with bone loss
# Those with X-ray evidence of vertebral fracture
# Those with very low body weight / anorexia