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Vital Role of Government
Hospitals in Bahrain’s
Healthcare System
Bone Mineral Densitometry (BMD)
Bone Mineral Densitometry (BMD) is the method used to measure the mass of bone in the body. BMD scan are usually done for osteoporosis patients. Osteoporosis is a disease, which makes bone fragile and easy to fracture. Future risk of fracture can be predicted for through a BMD measurement and steps can then be taken to prevent them from happening.
In GH, Dual energy X-ray Absorptometry (DEXA) is used to measure BMD. DEXA employs X-rays with very minimal dose to the patient, relative to other BMD techniques, but still pregnant women are not scanned, and the scan shouldn't be repeated before 6 months to a year.
Procedure
No preparation is required.
Three sites are measured on the DEXA: the lumbar spine, both hips and the left wrist.
The patient lies on a scanning bed in a position determined by the radiographer.
The arm of the scanning bed moves across the patient.
Precautions
- This procedure is NOT performed during pregnancy, or for children five years of age or below.
- All metallic objects are removed first, e.g. belts, zippers, coins, watches, etc.
Location
Radiology Department
Located in the Main Radiology Department
Telephone Number
17285262 (Ext.: 5262)
Available Staff
Consultant Radiologists
Dr. U.J. Nabar
Timing
7:00 am – 2:00 pm (on weekdays Monday - Wednesday)
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