Women's Health

Osteoporosis See All Understanding Osteoporosis See All Orthopedic Tests and Procedures See All  Osteoporosis in Understanding Osteoporosis Osteoporosis is a disease that causes weak, thinning bones. This leaves the bones at greater risk of breaking. The bones most often affected are the hips, spine, and wrists. ...more  Bone Density Test in Understanding Osteoporosis A bone density test measures the strength and density of your bones as you approach menopause and, when the test is repeated sometime later, can help determine how quickly you are losing bone mass and density. ...more  Bone Scan in Orthopedic Tests and Procedures A bone scan is an imaging test used to look at the skeleton. It is done to find areas of physical and chemical changes in bone. A bone scan may also be used to see if treatment of certain conditions is working. ...more  Bone Density Test in Orthopedic Tests and Procedures A bone density test is used to measure the bone mineral content and density. It may be done using X-rays, dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry (DEXA or DXA), or a special CT scan that uses computer software to determine bone density of the hip or spine. ...more