Wake Radiology UNC Rex Healthcare’s Advanced Screening Bone Density Scan Technology Provides New Early-Warning Information to Patients About Osteoporosis Risk
2024年7月22日 - 10:30PM
Wake Radiology is the first outpatient provider in the Triangle to
offer a standard bone density scan with trabecular bone score
(TBS).
These advanced bone density screenings go beyond
traditional bone mineral density measurements to predict potential
osteoporotic fractures, so patients and their doctors can better
manage their bone health. A bone density scan with TBS is the most
advanced, high-technology test to measure how strong a patient’s
bones are and to detect risk for osteoporosis. TBS predicts
osteoporotic fractures independent of bone mineral
density.
“Early detection gives patients time to make
lifestyle changes that can make a big difference in their bone
health,” said Ryan A. Stephens, MD – Wake
Radiology’s Co-Director of Musculoskeletal Imaging. “A TBS
score gives the patient and their physician an advance warning
of potential osteoporotic fractures so that they can be
prevented before debilitating disease. Two people can have the
same bone mineral density results, but actually be at different
risk levels. TBS provides additional important information, and
Wake Radiology is pleased to be able to provide this leading
technology today.”
Advantages of a bone density exam with
TBS:
- It’s a non-invasive, accurate and inexpensive way to
determine a patient’s risk of breaking bones before a
fracture.
- It requires no additional imaging, time or
radiation.
- It can measure multiple sites of the body to determine
the most appropriate treatments.
- It provides information about the quality of bone
structure, which is a more reliable predictor of fracture risk than
a DEXA (bone density) scan alone.
- Neglect of osteoporosis can lead to chronic pain and
fractures, but studies show that early detection and treatment can
reduce fractures by up to 50%. (National Library of Medicine)
Facts About Bone Health
- 1 in 4 women have osteoporosis
- Over 10 million people in the United States are affected
by osteoporosis, but with early detection, bone density loss can be
slowed and bone mass increased, reducing the risk of bone
fractures.
- About 80% of people with osteoporosis are women. However,
one out of every 40 men also have osteoporosis. Some see evidence
of this disease in their early 40s.
- Osteopenia is a condition that occurs when bone density
is reduced, but not enough to meet the diagnostic criteria for
osteoporosis. While osteopenia itself may not present symptoms, it
is often a stage of bone loss that precedes
osteoporosis.
Musculoskeletal Radiology at Wake Radiology UNC
REX Healthcare
At Wake Radiology, all standard bone density
scans and trabecular bone scores are interpreted by one of its
seven musculoskeletal radiologists, all of whom have completed
specialized training and received certification as a clinical
densitometrist.
About Wake Radiology UNC REX HealthcareWake
Radiology UNC REX Healthcare is shaping the future of medical
imaging with an elevated standard of care. Founded in 1953, Wake
Radiology is the oldest and largest outpatient imaging provider in
the Triangle. By integrating cutting-edge technologies, Wake
Radiology enhances access to specialized imaging services and
reduces costs for patients in the region. With 14 locations, it
offers comprehensive diagnostic imaging services, including MRIs,
CT scans, X-rays, ultrasounds and 3D mammography. To learn more,
visit www.WakeRad.com.
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