Bone Densitometry at the Breast Imaging Center

The Breast Imaging Center has added a state-of-the-art Horizon® DXA system from Hologic®. The imaging technology of the Horizon DXA system provides superb image quality with advanced diagnostic tools to support early detection and treatment of osteoporosis.

Osteoporosis is a growing healthcare crisis affecting millions of women and men worldwide. 77% of American women with osteoporosis are undiagnosed (and therefore untreated). Fortunately, osteoporosis is detectable and treatable and testing is safe and non-invasive. The Horizon® DXA system at SCRMC enables new dimensions in care, including greater insights into biomechanical strength, BMD measurements of the entire skeleton, and many other clinical applications.

Measurements are most commonly made of the lower spine and upper part of the hip. A BMD test can detect osteoporosis before a fracture occurs and can estimate your risk of having a fracture in the future, as well as identify others who might benefit from measures to improve bone strength.

Fortunately, osteoporosis is detectable and treatable and testing is safe and non-invasive. DXA enables new dimensions in care and generates the crisp, clear, high-resolution images you need to accurately assess bone density.

The National Osteoporosis Foundation (NOF) recommend BMD (bone mineral density) testing with DXA for:

• Women age 65 years or older and men age 70 years or older
• Men and postmenopausal women ages 50-69 years, based on risk factor profile
• Men and postmenopausal women age 50 years or older who have had an adult-age fracture
• Experience comfort, fast exam times, and low x-ray dose examinations.