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Diagnosis
Bone mineral density (BMD) tests are painless, and can detect bone loss throughout the body, especially at the spine and hip. Testing is recommended for patients over age 65 and those with:
- A history of fractures
- Menopause
- Peri-menopause, with menopausal symptoms
- Long-term steroid use (i.e,. Prednisone)
- Long absence of menstrual periods (amenorrhea)
The Hospital of Central Connecticut offers two types of (BMD) tests at different locations:
- Dual Energy X-ray Absorptiometry (DXA or DEXA) is offered at the hospital's New Britain General campus, 100 Grand St.; Newington Diagnostic Center, 66 Cedar St.; and Diabetes, Metabolic Disorder, Endocrinology Practice, 36 Whiting St., Plainville.
- Quantitative Computed Tomography (QCT) is offered at the hospital's Bradley Memorial campus, 81 Meriden Ave., Southington; and New Britain Diagnostic Imaging, 40 Hart St.
The hospital also offers non-invasive heel ultrasound screening, which tests the density of the heel bone and can indicate whether further BMD testing is needed.
For information about bone health testing, call the Bone Health and Osteoporosis Center:
New Britain General campus: (860) 224-5548
Toll Free: 1-888-8 BONE 48 (1-888-826-6348)
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