Bone health is an important cornerstone of overall health, and bone density is a key indicator for measuring the status of bone health. Bone mineral density, the full name of which is bone mineral density, reflects the content of minerals (mainly calcium and phosphorus) in bones per unit volume. The higher the bone density, the stronger the bones will be and the lower the risk of fractures will be. Today, let’s take a closer look at the significance of bone density tests and the ultrasonic bone density examination technology.
The importance of bone density tests
Bone density examination is an important means for the early diagnosis of osteoporosis, assessment of fracture risk and monitoring of bone health status. Osteoporosis is a common bone disease, especially prevalent among the elderly and postmenopausal women. It makes bones fragile and prone to fractures, seriously affecting the quality of life of patients. Through bone density tests, we can detect a decrease in bone density in a timely manner before obvious bone problems occur, and then take corresponding preventive and therapeutic measures to reduce the risk of fractures.
Ultrasound bone mineral density examination technology
Non-invasive, painless and radiation-free: Throughout the entire examination process, there is no need to inject drugs or draw blood, and there is no risk of radiation exposure. It causes no damage to the patient’s body and is suitable for people of all ages, including pregnant women, children and other special groups.
The examination time is short: It can usually be completed within a few minutes. Patients do not need to wait for a long time or endure discomfort, which greatly improves the efficiency of the examination and the comfort of patients.
The results are easy to understand: The inspection results are presented in specific values such as T values and compared with the normal reference range. Patients can have a direct understanding of their bone density status, and determine whether they are within the normal range, have mild bone mass reduction or have developed osteoporosis.
The applicable population for bone density examination
The elderly: As people age, bone density gradually decreases. The elderly are a high-risk group for osteoporosis. Regular bone density tests can help detect bone problems early and prevent fractures.
Postmenopausal women: After menopause, the level of estrogen in a woman’s body drops, leading to rapid bone density loss and increasing the risk of osteoporosis. It is recommended that postmenopausal women have regular bone density tests.
People with a family history of osteoporosis: Those whose families have osteoporosis patients have a relatively higher risk of developing osteoporosis and should attach importance to bone density tests.
People with diseases that affect bone health or those who have been using related drugs for a long time: such as those with hyperthyroidism, rheumatoid arthritis and other diseases, or those who have been using drugs such as glucocorticoids that may affect bone density for a long time, need to closely monitor changes in bone density.
Precautions before inspection
During the examination, the patient should remain still and follow the technician’s instructions to ensure the accuracy of the examination results. For example, when undergoing an ultrasound bone density examination, the patient needs to place their hand in the designated position, keep it relaxed and avoid moving it in order to obtain a clear ultrasound image.
Post time: May-21-2025