Bone density measurement – specialist for Wiesbaden informs
What patients with osteoporosis from Wiesbaden should know about bone density measurement
WIESBADEN. osteoporosis often occurs in people from the age of 50 and can lead to an increased risk of fractures. The Head of the Hormone and Metabolism Centre, Prof. Dr med. Dr hc. Christian Wüster, provides information on bone density measurement as an important diagnostic procedure. As an endocrinologist, he is also the contact person for patients from Wiesbaden. The imaging procedure of bone density measurement via DXA utilises X-ray examinations and supports the early detection of osteoporosis. Many patients do not realise that they suffer from osteoporosis as the disease is asymptomatic for a long time. Prof Dr Wüster’s team uses specific questionnaires that can give an indication of the progression of the disease and carries out a structured diagnosis.
Specialist for Wiesbaden: The importance of bone density measurement for the diagnosis of osteoporosis
Urine and blood tests can be carried out to diagnose osteoporosis. In individual cases, the risk of osteoporosis can be recognised, as the tests can show indications of bone metabolites. The risk of osteoporosis can often be reduced by changing dietary habits and lifestyle.
In people over the age of 50, bone density measurement can be used for the early detection of osteoporosis even if there are no symptoms. Low-intensity X-rays are used to diagnose and monitor the treatment of osteoporosis. The radiation dose is about the same as a transatlantic flight.
What values are determined by the specialist in Wiesbaden to diagnose osteoporosis?
The T-value and the Z-value are meaningful when measuring bone density. The two values provide information about bone density and the individual risk of bone fractures. The examination results of the respective patients are compared with the bone density of healthy people using the two measured values. The T value provides a comparison with healthy people aged 30 with maximum bone density. The Z value compares the value of the examined patient with the bone density of healthy people of the same age. The attending physician receives information about the condition of the patient’s bones and the progression of osteoporosis. The measurement results form an important basis for the choice of therapy.
