Bone Density
Bone scans measure the amount of bone in a particular site of the body, usually the lower part of the spine, the hip, the forearm or the heel. They are sometimes referred to as DEXA scans because of the technique used to obtain your bone mineral density. Doctors use the scans to help them to assess the likelihood of future bone fractures and whether any treatment is needed.
Jackson Imaging Center uses the "Gold Standard" in bone densitometry equipment, the Hologic-Discovery QDR Series. Hologic-Discovery is the most advanced QDR Series bone densitometer on the market. Discovery combines the proven clinical value of Bone Mineral Density (BMD) measurement and vertebral fracture assessment. Hologic pioneered the integration of BMD measurement with Instant Vertebral Assessment (IVA) allowing point-of-care assessment of the two most definitive factors associated with osteoporotic fracture risk: low bone mineral density and the presence of vertebral fracture. BMD and IVA are both powered by Hologic’s exclusive OnePass linear fan-beam technology improving the accuracy, speed and convenience of assessing osteoporosis.
- OnePass Technology—Single sweep scanning enables superior image quality and unparalleled precision test after test, year after year.
- Vertebral Fracture Assessment—Recognized as the standard in fracture risk assessment is now even better with our High Definition Instant Vertebral Assessment.
- CADfx—Computer aided fracture assessment provides physicians with tools to automatically recognize fractures.
- Abdominal Aortic Calcification (AAC) Detection.
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