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DEXA Scan at Helios, Velachery.
A DEXA scan at Helios Hospitals measures bone mineral density to detect osteoporosis and assess fracture risk.
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A DEXA scan at Helios Hospitals measures bone mineral density to detect osteoporosis and assess fracture risk.
What’s available
DEXA Scan: key features.
- Bone density measurement of spine and hip
- Osteoporosis screening for women after menopause and older adults
- Monitoring of osteoporosis treatment
- Quick, low-radiation test
Who should get a DEXA scan?
Women over 65, men over 70, people with early fractures, long-term steroid use or other risk factors should consider a DEXA scan.
How long does a DEXA scan take?
Usually 10–20 minutes. You lie still on a table while the scanner passes over you.
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