Heart Scan Lung Scan Abdominal Scan Bone Densitometry As part of your body scan, we will obtain images of the bones in your spine. The technologist will be able to use these images to measure the bone mineral density (BMD) of your spine. A low BMD indicates osteoporosis. People with osteoporosis - which means "porous bone"- are at increased risk for fractures. However, there are several medications which slow or prevent osteoporosis. If your BMD is low, your physician may recommend starting treatment for osteoporosis in the hope of preventing bone fractures later in life.   Next

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