Wake Radiology is the first outpatient provider in the Triangle to offer standard bone density scans with Trabecular Bone Score (TBS), an advanced screening technology that surpasses traditional bone mineral density (BMD) measurements in predicting osteoporotic fractures.

This advanced test assesses bone strength and osteoporosis risk independently of BMD, offering crucial insights that can prevent debilitating fractures before they occur.

The importance of early detection in enabling lifestyle changes that significantly enhance bone health.

The TBS score provides an early warning of potential osteoporotic fractures, even in patients with similar BMD results, offering essential information for better bone health management.

The bone density exam with TBS is non-invasive, accurate, and affordable, requiring no additional imaging, time, or radiation. It evaluates multiple body sites to determine the most appropriate treatments and offers detailed insights into bone structure quality, providing a more reliable prediction of fracture risk than a DEXA scan alone.

Neglecting osteoporosis can lead to chronic pain and fractures, but early detection and treatment can reduce fractures by up to 50% according to the National Library of Medicine.

Osteoporosis affects over 10 million people in the U.S., with 1 in 4 women and 1 in 40 men experiencing the condition, sometimes as early as their 40s. Osteopenia, a precursor to osteoporosis characterized by reduced bone density, often precedes more severe bone loss.

At Wake Radiology UNC REX Healthcare, all bone density scans and TBS assessments are interpreted by one of seven musculoskeletal radiologists, each with specialized training and certification as a clinical densitometrist.

Source: globenewswire.com

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