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Bone Density Scan (DXA or DEXA)
Bone Density Scan (DXA or DEXA)
A Bone Density Scan (DXA or DEXA) is performed to measure the density of the patient's bones. It is performed with a device called a dual-energy x-ray absorptiometry scanner. The scan can identify loss of bone density.