Understand your fracture risk and bone quality before spine surgery or after a compression fracture. Strong bones speed recovery and protect outcomes.
Adults over 50, those with prior fractures, long-term steroid use, low body weight, or anyone preparing for spinal fusion or joint replacement surgery.
DEXA scans assess bone mineral density at key sites like the hip and spine.
We interpret T and Z scores in context with your medical and lifestyle risk factors.
Results inform treatment direction and optimal timing for intervention.
A quick, noninvasive scan completed in minutes.
Findings shape nutrition, medication, and exercise plans.
Each recommendation is designed to measurably improve bone health and function.
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Bone Density (DEXA) testing identifies low bone strength that can affect spinal fusion or implant stability. Detecting weakness early helps improve calcium, vitamin D, and exercise plans before surgery. Strong bone quality reduces hardware complications and supports lasting recovery after Spinal Fusion or Kyphoplasty / Vertebroplasty procedures.
Anyone over 50, or patients with fractures, low BMI, or long-term steroid use should schedule a DEXA scan. It’s especially valuable before or after spine surgery to guide safe care planning. Your provider reviews results alongside clinical risk factors to enhance healing and improve outcomes through Nutrition & Anti-Inflammatory Supplements.
During a DEXA scan, low-dose X-rays measure mineral density in your spine and hips. The results—T and Z scores—are analyzed with your health profile to assess fracture risk. These insights guide personalized recommendations for Nutrition & Anti-Inflammatory Supplements, activity levels, or medications to improve bone quality and surgical safety.
If your scan shows low bone density, your doctor may recommend targeted strength-building, supplements, or medication before surgery. Addressing bone weakness early helps prevent future fractures and supports recovery. Some patients benefit from Kyphoplasty / Vertebroplasty to stabilize painful compression fractures while strengthening bone health long-term.
Yes. Optimizing bone density before Spinal Fusion or other procedures reduces the risk of implant failure, speeds healing, and improves overall recovery. By improving calcium intake, vitamin D levels, and bone-loading activity, patients experience stronger fusion results and fewer complications after surgery or injury-related fractures.
Not at all. The scan is quick, painless, and noninvasive—usually done in less than 15 minutes. You simply lie still while the machine scans your hips and spine. Results are reviewed by your care team to create a personalized plan that may include Nutrition & Anti-Inflammatory Supplements or medication adjustments to protect bone health.
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