Bone Mineral Density and fracture risk calculator - DXA SCAN

Because osteoporosis occurs silently and without symptoms, 90% of individuals are unaware.

1. CONSEQUENCES OF OSTEOPOROSIS

• Fractures, crack or snap.
• Severe patients easy to have broken bones by slight touch.
• Other complications include vertebral compression fractures, bone curvature, shin curvature, scoliosis, decreased height.

Therefore, to avoid severe illness, you should do examination to detect early symptoms of osteoporosis at CarePlus clinic. At CaCarePlus, we apply osteoporosis measurement using Lunar Prodigy Primo technology.

2. ADVANTAGES OF DXA SCAN

DXA Scan used in over 120 countries is the most accurate method for bone mineral density of lumbar spine, femoral neck, radial head, or entire body.

• Safety: The rate of X-rays is little that is safe for the patient and the technician.
• Simple and fast: The procedures happen only within 10-15 minutes. You just need to wear comfortable clothes (take off jewellery) that experts can implement.
• Accurate: It provides accurate information about different body regions and osteoporosis density that doctors can stratify the risk of metabolic diseases, bone - joints, cardiovascular diseases, etc.
• No anaesthesia, no fasting, no pain, no invasive.

3. WHO SHOULD CHECK THE BONE MEASUREMENT?

• Family history of a parent with osteoporosis or fracture.
• Less physical activity, immobilization due to illness.
• People who use alcohol, coffee, tobacco increase calcium excretion through the kidney and reduces calcium absorption in the digestive tract.
• Some diseases: premature ovarian failure, early menopause, oophorectomy, testicular insufficiency. Endocrine diseases: hyperthyroidism, hyperparathyroidism, hyperadrenocorticism, chronic gastrointestinal diseases Chemicals that limit the absorption of calcium, vitamin D, protein, ... affect calcium metabolism and bone formation, chronic kidney disease or long-term hemodialysis, causing urinary calcium loss, bone diseases Chronic arthritis especially rheumatoid arthritis and osteoarthritis.
• The elderly, post-menopausal women are at risk of osteoporosis.

According to experts' advice, you should do general check-up every 6 months to have healthy bones.

In CarePlus, we equip DXA Scan for bone mineral density & fracture risk calculator that assists doctors in making an accurate diagnosis, distinguishing bone and joint diseases, thyroid, etc.

To register for bone mineral density & fracture risk assessment by DXA at ​​CarePlus, please book an appointment at website www.careplusvn.com, Inbox Fanpage CarePlus Clinic Vietnam or contact Free Hotline 18006116.