![]() ![]() Results of the test will be sent to your doctor. You do not need to be undressed during the test. The radiation exposure of this test is very low. The test does not hurt you may not feel anything at all. Scanning your hip and spine is the best way to assess your risk of fractures in these areas and your general bone density.ĭuring the test you will need to lie on a flat padded table while the arm of the DXA machine passes over your body. What happens during a bone density scan?Ī bone density scan will usually take about 15 to 30 minutes and involves measuring the bone mineral density in your lumbar spine (the lower part of your back), hip and sometimes your forearm. If you are, you will most likely be referred for a bone density scan.įor example, if you are over 45 years of age, and have broken a bone after a minor fall or incident (known as a ‘low-trauma fracture’), if you are a female who has gone through menopause or if you are an older male who has had a vertebral fracture (a break to one of the bones in your spine), you will likely need a bone density scan.ĪSK YOUR DOCTOR - Preparing for an appointment? Use the Question Builder for general tips on what to ask your GP or specialist. If you have already had a fracture, and based on your other risk factors, your doctor will work out if your risk of more fractures is higher than average. Your doctor will review all factors and assess your overall fracture risk.
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