PDF-Having a DEXA Bone Density Scan

This leafl et explains more about having a DEXA Scan including the benefits and risks It also provides information on what you can expect when you come to hospital If you have any further questio. CLASSAB AMPLIFIER TECHNOLOGY Excellent distortion characteristics and power ef64257ciency SUSTAINED HIGH PERFORMANCE 4way protection circuitry and integrated cooling fan FLEXIBLE INSTALLATION SOLUTIONS High and low level input connections STYLIS OTA – Core Curriculum. January 2016. Kyle J. Jeray. University of South Carolina, Greenville. Greenville, SC. Updated 06/2016. I have no potential conflicts with this presentation. My disclosures –Editorial boards JOT, JBJS; Reviewer JBJS, JOT, JAAOS, JBJS Connector; Consultant for Zimmer, Lilly; ABOS Part 2 Examiner; Steering Committee Chair for Own the Bone; Research support from Department of Defense, CIHR, NIH, AONA, OTA. Who gets this test done?. Why is it . needed?. How many different types?. What do the results mean?. Bone Mineral Density. HHHOLDORF. A bone mineral density test or BMD measures how much calcium and other types of minerals are in an area of your bone.. OTA – Core Curriculum. January 2016. Kyle J. Jeray. University of South Carolina, Greenville. Greenville, SC. Updated 06/2016. I have no potential conflicts with this presentation. My disclosures –Editorial boards JOT, JBJS; Reviewer JBJS, JOT, JAAOS, JBJS Connector; Consultant for Zimmer, Lilly; ABOS Part 2 Examiner; Steering Committee Chair for Own the Bone; Research support from Department of Defense, CIHR, NIH, AONA, OTA. This information is provided by Cleveland Clinic and is not intended to replace the medical advice of your doctor or health care provider. Please consult your health care provider for advice about a s DEXA ScanNAME APPOINTMENT DATE3 to 5 days may be required if we are comparing these test results to previous 31ndings from other facilitiesWhere is the test performedYour DEXA scan will be performed i Copyright 2001-2007 Daviess Community Hospital1314 East Walnut Street - Post Office Box 760 - Washington Indiana 47501- 812 254-2760Procedure TitleDEXA ScanPatient Namethe past 3 daysProcedureThe scan Standard Deviation (SD) . (+1 or −1) of the . mean. .. Osteopenia (Low . bone . mass ). Bone density is between 1 and 2.5 SD below the . mean . (−1 to −2.5 SD).. Osteoporosis. Bone density is 2.5 SD or more below the . Records a T-score, 0 being the mean average of healthy population. Osteopenia . is between -1 and -2.5 standard deviations from this mean. Osteoporosis (OP) less than -2.5. Fragility . fracture= Injury insufficient enough to break normal bone. Amar Mohee. Consultant Urological Surgeon. Manchester Royal Infirmary. Greater Manchester . Cancer. Prostate Cancer. Prostate . cancer: most . common cancer in . men. 47000/year (129 new diagnosis/day). Your doctor has recommended that you have a bone density (DEXA) scan. This leaflet will help you to understand this procedure and how it can help your health. Why do I need a DEXA scan The scan is us to skeletal weakness. It is a potentially progressive and debilitating disease in which bones become fragile and more likely to break. In fact, osteoporosis is a leading cause of fractures in both AASIF MAJEED LONE. ASSISTANT PROFESSOR. WHAT IS DEXA SCAN. Dual energy X-ray absorption (also called BMD Measurement) is a most effective technique used to measure . B. one . M. ineral Density .. West Dorset Integrated Acute and Community Dietetics Service . . Gluten-free . foods with ACBS approval:. - Bread . / rolls. - Flour-type . mixes. Unit allowance is based on age and gender. 2. Prescriptions.