Lakewood, NJ --- Osteoporosis, a disease that makes
bones more fragile and likely to break, is a major public
health threat for 44 million Americans. Called the silent
thief, it progresses without symptoms or pain until
a fracture occurs, typically in the hip, spine, or wrist.
Each year it leads to more than 1.5 million fractures that
can sometimes cause permanent disability. You could have
osteoporosis, or be at risk for developing it without knowing
it.
Bone density testing is a safe, quick, non-invasive, painless
procedure which detects the disease at its earliest stages,
when treatment is most effective. At Kimball Medical Center,
the Radiology Department is equipped with a DEXA (Dual Energy
X-Ray Absorpteometry) scanner, the most advanced densitometry
equipment available.
Recognized for its accuracy, low x-ray exposure and ability
to measure both hip and spine, DEXA scans are considered
the gold standard of bone density measurements. These
tests are also the only means of monitoring the success of
treatment or detecting the effects of other conditions or
medications that can damage the skeleton.
The radiological technologists at Kimball are highly trained
and certified in bone densitometry by the International Society
of Clinical Densitometry (ISCD). Comprehensive reports are
immediately generated by the radiologists, and are provided
to referring physicians.
Kimball radiologists are highly experienced and perform over
90,000 imaging studies annually. All radiologists are
board-certified by the American Board of Radiology and are
fellowship-trained, and offer expertise in a wide range of
areas. Each is highly specialized in areas including
neuroimaging, musculoskeletal, body imaging, vascular and
general radiology. The radiology team also includes
registered nurses and professional certified radiologic technologists,
who all work together to provide the highest quality imaging
results possible.
In addition, the radiology department offers immediate appointments
for DEXA tests, and a quick turnaround time for reports,
so patients get their results faster.
Kimball offers a full array of state-of-the-art diagnostic
imaging services including:
- Diagnostic X-Ray
- Computed Tomography Scans
- Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)
- PET/CT Scans (Positron Emission Tomography and Computed
Tomography combined)
- Ultrasound
- Nuclear Medicine
- Interventional Radiology
- Bone Density Testing (DEXA)
For further information about the Radiology Department at
Kimball Medical Center or to schedule a test or procedure,
including DEXA bone density testing, please call the Radiology
Access Line at 1-888-724-7123 and press option 2.
Date: December 8, 2009
CONTACT: Carrie Cristello
Director, Public Relations
732-923-6552
ccristello@barnabashealth.org
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