Bone Density Testing

Bone density testing, also known as bone densitometry and dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry (DEXA) is used to measure bone loss and diagnose osteoporosis.

It is a painless scan that uses X-ray technology. Results help physicians determine the beginnings of or the extent of bone loss and provide treatment potentially before osteoporosis-related fractures occur.

Learn more about preparing for a bone densitometry scan.

Locations

• WakeMed Cary Hospital
• WakeMed Apex Healthplex
• WakeMed North Healthplex
• WakeMed Raleigh Medical Park
• WakeMed Holly Springs Diagnostic Center
• WakeMed Clayton Medical Park

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