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Clarke Medical Imaging Center.
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BONE DENSITY SCAN
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Osteodensitometry
Osteoporosis
Osteoporosis is a bone disease characterized by deterioration of bone tissue, causing bones to become very thin and fragile over time. Although osteoporosis is more common among patients over 50, the disease can affect people of all ages.
Did you know?
Osteoporosis affects more than 2.3 million Canadians and causes more than 80% of fractures after age 50.
Bone Density Scan procedure at Clarke
Bone densitometry is a radiological examination lasting approximately 15 to 20 minutes (allow 30 to 60 minutes in total) which only requires simple preparation: report any pregnancy, avoid contrast examinations in the preceding 14 days, stop calcium and vitamin D supplements 48 hours before, eat normally on the day and remove jewelry and metal objects; Wearing a gown is required.
During the exam, you will lie still while an x-ray machine analyzes the density of your bones (mainly hips and spine), and additional x-rays will be taken afterwards.
IMPORTANT
PRESCRIPTION AND RAMQ CARD REQUIRED.
Please present a valid prescription and your original RAMQ card. Without a RAMQ card, fees will apply. This exam is covered by RAMQ once a year only.
*Radiologists - Members of the Collège des médecins du Québec.
*Medical Imaging Technologists - Members of the Ordre des technologues en imagerie médicale, en radio-oncologie et en electrophysiologie médicale du Québec.
Committed to Your Health
At Clarke Medical Imaging Center, your health and well-being are at the heart of everything we do.
Our commitment to your health and safety is unwavering. Through rigorous continuous improvement programs, including mandatory individual professional development for our technologists and our participation in Accreditation Canada, we strive for excellence in every aspect of your care.
The Clarke Medical Imaging Center has been a cornerstone of medical imaging for over 40 years in Montreal. Its excellence is recognized beyond the city limits, in the surrounding regions.