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When a DEXA (DXA) scan is used. DEXA (DXA) scans are used to measure bone density and assess the risk of bone fractures. They're often used to help diagnose bone-related conditions such as osteoporosis (or the risk of developing it).Total body DEXA scans can also be used to measure body composition (the amount of bone, fat and muscle in the body). DEXA scan also uses a low dose of radiation, which means the risks to health are much lower than standard X-rays. Doctors use the results of DEXA scans to help them decide whether treatment for low bone mineral density is needed.
Most bone scans use a technology called DEXA (for dual energy X-ray absorptiometry). In a DEXA scan, a person lies on a table while a technician aims a scanner mounted on a long arm. (Think of the machine that X-rays your teeth at the dentist; the difference is that this test uses very low energy radiation.)