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Your friendly guide to decoding bone scans

A DEXA scan is the gold standard for measuring bone density and spotting early signs of osteoporosis before fractures happen. It’s quick, painless, and uses very low radiation to check bone strength, ...
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Should you get a bone density scan before age 65?

Fact checked by Nick Blackmer Routine bone density scans, known as DEXA scans, are generally recommended beginning at age 65 ...