Accurate Bone Density Scans for Osteoporosis Detection
University Diagnostic Institute – Precision Imaging with a Personal TouchDEXA Bone Density Testing in Winter Park, FL – Safe & Reliable Osteoporosis Screening
- Early Osteoporosis Detection – Measure bone loss and assess your risk for fractures with advanced DEXA (Dual-Energy X-ray Absorptiometry) scanning
- Fast, Safe & Painless – A quick, low-radiation scan that provides precise bone density measurements for personalized treatment planning
- Expert Interpretation by Dr. George Stanley – Our board-certified radiologist analyzes your results to guide your osteoporosis prevention or treatment plan.
📍 Bone density scans are available exclusively at our Winter Park, FL location.
📅 Schedule your scan today – Call our Winter Park office or book online now!
Bone Density FAQ
Why do I need bone density testing?
You need bone density testing because everyone is at risk for osteoporosis as they age. Throughout your lifetime, your bones continuously eliminate old and damaged bone, replacing it with new bone cells.
That process slows as you age. You start losing bone faster than your body replaces it, leading to weak, fragile bones (osteoporosis).
Your risk of developing osteoporosis increases if you:
- Don’t engage in weight-bearing exercise
- Don’t consume enough calcium and vitamin D
- Take corticosteroids for an extended time
- Are a postmenopausal woman
- Are a man with low testosterone
- Smoke cigarettes
- Have a family history of osteoporosis
- Have thyroid, kidney, or liver disease
Women rapidly lose bone mass in the years after menopause, making early detection essential for preventing fractures and long-term complications.
Since osteoporosis often develops without symptoms, a bone density test is the only way to accurately assess your risk and take proactive steps to protect your bone health.
When should I schedule bone density testing?
The best way to determine if you need screening is to talk with your primary care provider and ask them to do a risk assessment.
However, as a general guideline, women should have bone density screening if they’re over 50 with a high risk for osteoporosis, postmenopausal, or 65 or older.
Men typically need bone density screening if they’re 50-69 years old with a high risk for osteoporosis or older than 70.
What type of bone density testing will I receive?
The University Diagnostic Institute team tests bone density using dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry (DEXA). The DEXA device sends out a very low radiation dose. The resulting X-ray images show bone loss and density in your spine and hip.
The information provided by a DEXA scan allows your provider to determine your chances of developing weak bones, diagnose osteoporosis, and identify your risk of sustaining an osteoporotic fracture.
Do I need to prepare for a bone density scan?
There’s only one thing to do to prepare for a DEXA scan: If you take calcium supplements, you should stop taking them for at least 24 hours before your scheduled scan.
Also, note you can’t wear metal jewelry during the scan. You may not be able to have bone density testing if you’re pregnant or recently had a barium exam or an injection of contrast material for a CAT scan.
Schedule a bone density scan by calling the University Diagnostic Institute or requesting a DEXA scan through online booking.
