 Osteoporosis causes bones to become fragile and more prone to breaking. People may not know they have osteoporosis until their bones become so weak that a sudden strain, bump or fall can cause a fracture or a vertebra to collapse. A majority of the fractures occur in the hip, spine, and wrist. If not detected through a bone density scan and left.
The bone density scan allows for the early detection of Osteoporosis and bone loss. With this knowledge numerous therapies (i.e. diet, dietary supplements, weight-bearing exercise, and medication) may be implemented to slow or stop the progression of the disease. untreated, osteoporosis can progress unnoticed until a bone breaks.
The Bone Density Scan is included in a Full Body Scan.
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