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Bone mineral densitometry (BMD) is a simple
and painless procedure used to detect osteoporosis.
It allows your physician to assess the strength
(or density) of your bones, to estimate your
risk of fracture and to determine your response
to treatment.
Osteoporosis is a disease characterized by the
deterioration of bone tissue and the loss of
bone mass.
This leads to increased bone fragility and an
elevated risk of fracture, particularly of the
hip, spine and wrist. Osteoporosis is often known
as “the silent thief” because bone loss occurs
without any symptoms.
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BMD uses a very low dose of radiation to identify and assess the strength
of your bones. The procedure takes 20 to 30
minutes in its entirety and no special preparations
are required.
Medisys is home to five BMD machines in the
heart of Toronto and one in Guelph. We play
an active role in the prevention of osteoporosis
by performing well over 20,000 BMD procedures
per year.
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