Bone Densitometry

What is CT Bone Densitometry?

A bone mineral density scan is a short, painless scan that measures the density (strength) of your bones, usually at the hip and spine. The result from this test is called a T-score.

Your GP will first assess your risk factors for osteoporosis, which include your age, medical history and lifestyle factors, before referring you for a test.

Bone Densitometry

What type of bone density scan does Envision offer?

Envision’s new QCT bone mineral density (BMND) software now offers you state of the art, precision, hip and spine bone densitometry using low dose CT instead of the older, more cumbersome 2D DEXA machine scanners.

A Computed Tomography (CT) combines special X-ray equipment with powerful computers to produce multiple cross-sectional images of the inside of your body.

The QCT is more accurate for lumbar spine prediction of fractures as it ignores any bone overgrowth or non-bone calcification – i.e. the aorta and measure trabecular bone not cortical bone in the spine – a good Osteoporosis predictor!

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Types of Imaging

At Envision, we offer the most sought-after types of imaging for diagnostics and treatments. Our Wembley headquarters is the largest single-site radiology practice in Perth

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PET-CT

PET-CT is a Nuclear Medicine procedure in which a small amount of a radioactive compound is injected into your body.

MRI

MRI scans are best for investigating the soft tissue structures of the body such as muscles, ligaments, the brain and spinal cord.

CT

CT images are very high resolution, generating up to 2000 images per scan. Our doctors carefully review those images

ULTRASOUND

Ultrasound is a safe and widely used real time imaging technique. It uses high frequency sound waves which are produced by a special ultrasound machine.