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Saturday, 9am-12noon
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Bone Density Testing

Who needs bone density testing?

  • If you are > 65
  • If you are > 50 with one risk factor
    • Family history (one degree relative with osteoporosis)
    • History of low trauma fracture > 45 years old
    • < 127 pounds
    • Smoker
    • Chronic drug ingestion
      • Dilantin
      • Steroids
      • Thyroid replacement
    • On prolong therapy (estrogen or other bone anti-resorptive treatment).

Your doctor will need the following information to determine if you need this test:

All Medications, dosage and duration of use

  • Have you ever taken hormones or bone building medications?
  • If so, when and for how long?
  • Have you ever taken steroids (Prednisone) or thyroid hormone?
  • If so, when and for how long?
  • Since the age of 35 have you fractured any bones?
  • Are you pregnant?
  • Do you smoke?
  • Do you consume caffinated beverages?
  • Do you consume alcoholic beverages?
  • Have you ever had a hysterectomy?
  • Have you gone through menopause?
  • Have you ever had back or hip surgery?
  • Do you exercise regularly?
  • Have you had any barium x-ray studies done within the last 10 days?
  • Have you had any nuclear scans done within the last 10 days?
  • Have you had any relatives diagnosed with osteoporosis?
  • Do you have any relatives with stooped or rounded back or shoulders?
  • Have you lost any height since you were younger?
  • Do you have osteoarthritis?
  • Do you have rheumatoid arthritis?
  • Do you have any other bone or joint diseases?

 

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