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Bone Density Testing Procedure
How is a Bone Density Test done?
You just place the heel of your foot in the ultrasound machine so all you have to do is take off one shoe and sock.
Sound waves pass painlessly through the heel to assess your bone quality.
Each consultation takes only 15 minutes which includes an explanation of your result and information regarding prevention of osteoporosis and maintenance of healthy bones.
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Ultrasound Bone Density Testing is
A reliable technique to assess risk of fracture due to Osteoporosis. The Bone Density Test is conducted by ultrasound technique at the heel of one foot.
The heel is used because we are measuring the trabecular bone - the honeycomb like part of the bone. This bone deteriorates first in osteoporosis. It is found in largely in the wrist, spine, heel and the hip joint. The heel is made up of mainly trabecular bone, and is therefore an easy accessible site to measure.
Tests are conducted by Australian Bone Density Testing Centre's trained operators.
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Ultrasound Bone Density Test is inexpensive
The cost of the test is only $45.00. You don't need a Doctor's referral for the Ultrasound Bone Density Test. There is no free testing available. The other form of testing is by special x-ray which requires a doctor's referral and usually costs over $80.00.
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