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Imaging Tests
Types of imaging tests
Bone density
Computed tomography (CT)
Fluoroscopy
Image-guided tests
Types of procedures
Procedures by areas of the body
Mammogram
Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)
Nuclear medicine and positron emission tomography (PET)
Ultrasound
X-rays
Imaging tests and your health and safety
The healthcare team
A bone density test uses a low dose of x-rays to measure how dense (or strong) your bones are. A bone density test helps your doctor find out if you have osteoporosis or if you’re at risk of osteoporosis. Osteoporosis is a health condition that weakens bones and makes them more likely to break.
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