Bone Density Scan Treatment Report
What is Bone Density Scan?
A bone density scan allows for the early detection of osteoporosis and bone loss. Special X-rays to measure how many grams of calcium and other bone minerals, collectively known as bone mineral content, are packed into a segment of bone. The higher the mineral content, the denser the bone.
Reasons had & Efficacy
| Reasons had | # of patients | Major | Moderate | Slight | None | Can’t tell | # of patients evaluated by |
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| Osteoporosis | 34 |
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2 | |||
| General health | 15 |
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1 | ||||
| Other | 15 |
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1 | ||||
| Support another treatment | 7 |
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1 | ||||
| Osteopenia | 3 |
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1 | ||||
| Pain, hips | 2 | 0 |
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Patient Evaluations
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- PortLee
- Sex: F
- Mouth/throat: mild
- Arms: moderate
- Chest: mild
- Legs: moderate
- See profile
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- PortLee
- since Jan 23, 2009
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Efficacy
None
for General health
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Side Effects
None
- Advice/Tips It is a simple x=ray and has no pain attached. See full evaluation
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Report created on November 23, 2009.