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    What is Bone Mineral Density Test?

    Of late, have you been advised to have a bone mineral density test? However, you are distressed as you aren’t aware of it? Don’t worry, we’ve got you covered! To your knowledge, it is a painless and quick evaluation to measure the amount of calcium and other types of minerals present in your bone. A bone mineral density test uses the concept of x-rays for accomplishing the entire procedure. Further, this test is recommended for the population who has the problem of osteoporosis, especially women and older adults.

    Throwing light on osteoporosis; it causes the bone tissues to become thin and weak over time. When left untreated, the advents of disabling fractures are just on the cards.

    How the test works

    The x-rays indicate how much calcium and minerals are in a part of your bone. To put it simply, the more minerals you have, the better the scenario and lessens the chances of occurrence of osteoporosis. It also indicates that your bones are stronger, denser, and less likely to break.

    Types of bone density tests
    There are fundamentally two genera of bone density tests namely:

    • Central DXA
      This evaluation aims at your spine and hip bones. During the test, you will be asked to lie down on a padded platform. A machine will pass over you for taking low dose x-rays through your body. The images calculated will be monitored by the specialist. Additionally, this test has a duration of a mere 10 minutes.
    • Peripheral test
      To measure bone density at your wrist, finger and heel, the peripheral test emerges to be your savior. Additionally, this evaluation is less thorough as it doesn’t examine your hips or spine.
      Moreover, the device employed for a peripheral test is portable. Hence, it can be readily brought to health fairs and pharmacies making it feasible for a large number of individuals to reap the benefits of this test.
      The Ontario Diagnostic Centers pay attention to detail and use state-of-the-art equipment to deliver timely, accurate results to make educated health decisions.