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DEXA and Bone Density Tests vs. Bone Density Scans

By Neil Gonter, MD, Health Pro Thursday, April 26, 2007

 

What is the difference between this and a bone scan?

 

Finally, it is important to note that bone density tests are not the same as bone scans.  Bone scans are nuclear medicine tests that require an injection and are used to detect fractures, cancer, infections and other abnormalities in the bone.  They are not useful for evaluating  evaluate bone density.

 

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By Neil Gonter, MD, Health Pro— Last Modified: 05/28/12, First Published: 04/26/07