Bone Osteoporosis
A BONE DENSITY SCAN IS A QUICK, SAFE, AND HIGHLY ACCURATE TEST THAT MEASURES THE STRENGTH AND MINERAL CONTENT OF YOUR BONES. IT IS THE GOLD STANDARD METHOD FOR DIAGNOSING OSTEOPOROSIS AND ASSESSING YOUR RISK OF FRACTURES.
1 IN 2 WOMEN
OVER 50 WILL BREAK A BONE DUE TO OSTEOPOROSIS
1 IN 2 WOMEN
OVER 50 WILL BREAK A BONE DUE TO OSTEOPOROSIS
BONE DENSITY SCANS ARE RECOMMENDED IF YOU:
Are over 50 YEARS OLD with risk factors for osteoporosis
Have had a FRACTURE AFTER A MINOR INJURY
POST-MENOPAUSAL WOMAN OR A MAN OVER 65
Have a family history of OSTEOPOROSIS OR HIP FRACTURE
Take long-term STEROID MEDICATION
Have medical conditions linked to bone loss, such as RHEUMATOID ARTHRITIS, THYROID DISEASE, COELIAC DISEASE, OR CHRONIC KIDNEY DISEASE
Have a low body weight or history of EATING DISORDERS
Are concerned about your bone health and wish to check your risk proactively
HOW A BONE DENSITY SCAN HELPS
A DEXA BONE DENSITY SCAN PROVIDES A T-SCORE AND Z-SCORE, WHICH COMPARE YOUR BONE HEALTH AGAINST YOUNG HEALTHY ADULTS AND PEOPLE OF YOUR AGE. THIS INFORMATION ALLOWS YOUR DOCTOR TO:
Diagnose OSTEOPOROSIS OR OSTEOPENIA
(low bone density)
Estimate your risk of future fractures
Monitor bone health over time and track response to treatment
Guide personalised advice on lifestyle and medications
THE ROLE OF FRAX IN BONE HEALTH
THE FRAX TOOL IS AN INTERNATIONALLY RECOGNISED CALCULATOR THAT PREDICTS YOUR 10-YEAR PROBABILITY OF FRACTURE. WHILE FRAX CAN BE USED WITH BASIC CLINICAL INFORMATION ALONE, ADDING A BONE DENSITY MEASUREMENT FROM A DEXA SCAN MAKES THE CALCULATION MUCH MORE ACCURATE.
This means your scan results don’t just show your bone density – they also refine your overall fracture risk profile, helping you and your doctor make better-informed decisions about treatment and prevention.
SPECIALIST REPORTING
EVERY BONE DENSITY SCAN PERFORMED AT DEXA.LONDON IS REPORTED BY A UK-BASED CONSULTANT RHEUMATOLOGIST. THESE ARE DOCTORS WHO SPECIALISE IN BONE AND JOINT HEALTH, ENSURING YOUR RESULTS ARE INTERPRETED BY THE MOST QUALIFIED EXPERTS.
All reports are completed within the UK — never outsourced abroad Reports are clinically detailed yet accompanied by a patient-friendly summary If required, results can be shared directly with your GP or specialist
How it works
FAQs
For bone density scans, DEXA London accepts internal referrals from Dr Emil Gadimali. Body composition scans can be booked directly.
It provides precise measurements of body fat %, lean mass, muscle distribution, visceral fat, and metabolic health markers.
It assesses bone mineral density (BMD) to identify osteopenia, osteoporosis, and fracture risk.
All scans are carried out by trained radiographers at 3Beam Diagnostic Imaging Centre, at 86 Harley Street, London, W1G 7HP.
- Bone density scans are reported by UK consultant rheumatologists at Medica.
- Body composition scans are delivered in a clear, patient-friendly report.
