Endocrine Metabolic Medical Center

Services

Anodyne Therapy
The Byetta Story
Cardiovascuar Health
Total Body Analysis
Bone Densitometry
Continuous Glucose Monitor
CardioVascular Profiler
Neurometer Testing
Ankle Brachial Index
Electrocardiogram (EKG)
Diabetes Specialty Care

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Bone Densitometry

Photo of bone scan device Osteoporosis is a progressive disease characterized by decreased bone density and increased bone fragility. It is a complex disease that may progress silently for decades – there may be no symptoms until fractures occur. Bone loss is the major risk factor that can be modified in mid-life to reduce fracture risk. Early detection is essential.

EMMC has a state-of-the-art Bone Densitometry machine made by General Electric. A complete body scan takes three minutes and requires no more from you than to lay down during the scan. The scan has a low level x-ray and is very safe.

In the United States, over 28 million people are at high risk of developing osteoporosis. Up to 1.5 million fractures a year are attributable to osteoporosis. Women are at the greatest risk. One third of Caucasian women over the age of 50 have osteoporosis, yet nearly 80% remain undiagnosed. After menopause, a woman’s risk of suffering an osteoporotic spine or femur fracture is 30% or three times that of a man’s.

If you are a menopausal women, or taking steroid therapy or thyroid medication, contact us about scheduling a Bone Density exam. There are treatments for bone loss.

Request an appointment for a Bone Scan. More Questions? Please contact us.

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