31 - 40 of 72 results for "Bone Densitometry"
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When it is used
A DEXA scan is used to measure bone density and assess the risk of bone fractures.
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Spondylolisthesis
Find out about spondylolisthesis, where a bone in the spine (vertebra) slips out of position, including what the symptoms are and how it's treated.
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What to do if your child has an accident
Advice about cuts, burns, shock, swallowing button batteries, electrocution and broken bones.
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Osteoporosis - Treatment
Treating osteoporosis involves treating and preventing fractures and using medication to strengthen bones.
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Cervical spondylosis
Find out about cervical spondylosis, which is the medical term for neck pain caused by age-related "wear and tear" to bones in the neck area of the spine and the soft cushions of tissue (discs) in the neck.
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Osteoporosis - Causes
Osteoporosis causes bones to become less dense and more fragile.
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Shoulder impingement
Find out about shoulder impingement, a common cause of shoulder pain caused by a tendon rubbing on tissue or bone.
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Primary biliary cholangitis (primary biliary cirrhosis) - Symptoms
Read about the symptoms of primary biliary cholangitis (PBC), which include aching bones and joints, fatigue, itchy skin, and dry eyes and mouth.
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Osteoporosis - Prevention
Your genes are responsible for determining your height and the strength of your skeleton, but lifestyle factors such as diet and exercise influence how healthy your bones are.
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Mastoiditis
Find out about mastoiditis, a serious bacterial infection that affects the mastoid bone behind the ear.