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Re: Bone density test From: M. Kelly Shanahan, MD, FACOG (anonymous@obgyn.net) Fri, 5 Apr 2002 19:16:46 -0600 (CST) Messages sorted by: [ date ][ thread ][ subject ][ author ] Next message: M. Kelly Shanahan, MD, FACOG: "Re: DEPO-PROVERA;PROBLEMS" Previous message: M. Kelly Shanahan, MD, FACOG: "Re: My last period was in January" In reply to: Ann: "Bone density test" At Fri, 5 Apr 2002, Ann wrote: > >I had a bone density test done at my Dr office yesterday. > >I put my hand in some kind of an x-ray machine, and in five minutes knew >the results. Is this a new way of doing this test? I was always under >the impression you had to go for a full x-ray? > >Thanks this is a reasonable screening test (other good screening tests are heel ultrasounds, using a special machine). If the results are abnormal, a more thorough DEXA scan of the lower spine and hips may be ordered. -- M. Kelly Shanahan, MD, FACOG S. Lake Tahoe, CA author of "Your Over-35 Week-by-Week Pregnancy Guide" **this is for general educational purposes only and does not supplant the need for you to consult with your own physician** ***private e-mails WILL NOT be answered*** Next message: M. Kelly Shanahan, MD, FACOG: "Re: DEPO-PROVERA;PROBLEMS" Previous message: M. Kelly Shanahan, MD, FACOG: "Re: My last period was in January" In reply to: Ann: "Bone density test"

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