JW Nuclear Medicine
Bone Densitometry
JW Nuclear Medicine is a centre of excellence for DXA scanning.
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Information on all JW Nuclear Medicine services is available here: www.jwnuclearmedicine.com.au
About Osteoporosis and Bone Densitometry
About Osteoporosis and Bone Densitometry
Osteoporosis (bone thinning) is a common disease in middle and old age, leading to an increased chance of breaking a bone; a fracture. In Australia approximately 60% of women and 30% of men over 60 years of age will suffer an osteoporotic fracture in their remaining lifetime. Osteoporosis is often called a silent disease because it doesn't cause any symptoms until a bone is broken.
Dual Energy X-ray Absorptiometry (DXA / DEXA) is the gold standard for the diagnosis of osteoporosis. This safe and painless technique is often referred to as bone densitometry and allows the early diagnosis of osteoporosis before a fracture has occurred. Effective therapies are now available to treat osteoporosis at an early stage.
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Osteoporosis also known as bone thinning can now be effectively treated. Early diagnosis is essential to minimise the risk of fracture.
Body Composition measurements allow us to determine the different tissue proportions of our body: Fat, lean tissue (muscle) and bone.
We bulk bill all patients over 70, as well as patients under 70 with a Medicare item number.
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Contact us:
Suite 8 / 27 Justin Street Smithfield NSW 2164
T: (02) 9609 6400
F: (02) 9604 2771
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