Dual Energy X-ray Absorptiometry (DEXA) is the gold standard in Bone Mineral Density measurement. The scan takes only 10 to 15 minutes to perform and it is the most reliable method to measure the density of your bones.
A DEXA Bone Mineral Density (BMD) scan is the most widely accepted test for osteoporosis and osteopenia (bone thinning). A DEXA scan determines how rich your bones are in minerals such as calcium and phosphorus. The higher the mineral content, the denser and stronger your bones are, and less likely they are to break under normal daily circumstances.