X-ray & DEXA
X-ray Examination
X-rays are a form of electromagnetic radiation known as photons. They can pass through the body, generate images, and detect lesions on tissues and structures inside the body.
X-rays are effective for diagnosing skeletal and soft tissue diseases. X-ray tests are appropriate for diagnosing bone, lung, and stomach problems. Using contrast media, clinicians can take images of the urinary and digestive systems for examination. Radiation doses in X-ray tests are typically very low, causing minimal harm to the human body.
DEXA Bone Densitometry
Dual-Energy X-ray Absorptiometry (DEXA) Bone Densitometry uses two different X-ray energy levels to measure bone density in the spine and hip. The test is quick and uses very low doses of radiation.
Women after menopause are more prone to bone mass loss and should undergo DEXA screening for early identification of osteoporosis.
X-ray & DEXA Available at ProCare
Useful Information
X-ray examination precautions
- Please inform our staff if there is any chance of pregnancy before the examination.
DEXA Bone Densitometry precautions
- Inform our staff if you have undergone any barium study / contrast-enhanced CT scan / contrast-enhanced MRI or radioisotope scan within the last two weeks.
- Please inform our staff if there is any chance of pregnancy before the examination.