Densitometry
Protect your bones
Diagnosis and prevention of osteoporosis
At our clinic, we focus not only on breast cancer prevention, but also on overall musculoskeletal health.
Bone densitometry is a simple and painless test that can help you detect the risk of osteoporosis and take early preventive measures.
Who is the examination suitable for?
Advantages of the examination
Examination procedure
Densitometry - determination of bone tissue density
- A woman or a man can come to the examination with a request from a doctor
- when osteoporosis is suspected
- or those who are already being treated for osteoporosis
- e.g. diagnoses M82.8., M80.9.
- The examination is also available for women or men who come by themselveswithout a request, but in this case, the examination paid by themselves according to the valid price list
- Our workplace not is currently authorised to perform this examination within the framework of the Preventive Population Programme for the Early Detection of Osteoporosis
- Currently We have for this examination, we have contracts with health insurance companies - OZP (207), ČPZP (205), ZPŠ (209), VoZP (201). We are negotiating with other health insurance companies and will keep this list updated.
- The examination determines the mineral content of the bones. It is performed in 3 different parts of the body. It is most often measured in the lumbar spine, right and left hip. If measurement in these areas is not possible, e.g. it is a condition after spinal surgery or hip arthroplasty, measurement is made in the forearm area.