SERVICES - BONE MINERAL DENSITY
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Osteoporosis, often known as brittle bones, affects one in four women and one in eight men over the age of 50. Most insurance carriers pay for periodic bone density screening as a tool to reduce the risk of fractures. Patients taking certain medications may be at a higher risk for developing bone thinning. Your physician can prescribe one of several medications to treat osteoporosis. Chapel Hill Internal Medicine has been performing bone density screens for more than 3 years using the newest technology with less radiation than you would be subjected to by a chest x-ray. The test is painless, and our certified technicians will use every effort to insure your comfort during the test.
Please be aware that cancellations for Bone Density Studies must be received at least 24 hours prior to the scheduled appointment to avoid a cancellation fee of $25.