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Bone Density Testing

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View our Osteoporosis Screening Checklist to help determine if you need bone density testing.

Osteoporosis Checklist

About DexaScans

Osteoporosis screening is done using a bone density test called a DexaScan which measures bone mineral density. The DexaScan is a noninvasive test which takes approximately 10-15 minutes to complete.

The DexaScan will determine if an individual demonstrates thinning of the bones (osteopenia) or osteoporosis and your risk of developing fractures. The difference between osteopenia and osteoporosis is based upon the degree of loss of bone mineral density. Test results are available the next day.

DexaScan Screening

Provides Initial Diagnosis
Follows the response to treatment
Repeated at 2 year Intervals
Women start at age 65 - earlier screening indicated with risk factors
(Example: Fracture before age 50)
Men start at age 70 - earlier screening indicated with risk factors

MidAmerica Orthopaedics Osteoporosis screening program is under the direction of Beverlee Brisbin, MD, FAAFP.

Ask about scheduling your DEXA scan at our on-site scanner at the MidAmerica Orthopaedics in Palos Hills (708) 237-7200. Our DEXA scan patients come to us from Homer Glan, New Lenox, Oak Lawn, Worth, Evergreen Park, Burbank, Alsip, Bridgeview, Frankfort, Tinley Park and Orland Park.

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10330 South Roberts Road
Palos Hills, IL 60465

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19065 Hickory Creek Dr, Suite 210
Mokena, IL 60448

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