A DEXA (Dual Energy X-ray Absorptiometry) bone densitometry scan accurately measures bone mineral density or bone mass to determine bone loss. DEXA bone densitometry is an easy and quick exam, most commonly used to diagnose osteoporosis, a gradual loss of calcium in the bones that can leave patients at higher risk for fractures and breaks.

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