{"id":19429,"date":"2024-03-01T10:41:01","date_gmt":"2024-03-01T03:41:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/abdiwaluyo.com\/?p=19429"},"modified":"2024-03-01T12:08:20","modified_gmt":"2024-03-01T05:08:20","slug":"prevent-bone-fractures-due-to-osteoporosis-with-bmd-dxa-is-it-possible","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/abdiwaluyo.com\/en\/health-info\/prevent-bone-fractures-due-to-osteoporosis-with-bmd-dxa-is-it-possible\/","title":{"rendered":"Prevent Bone Fractures due to Osteoporosis with BMD-DXA, Is It Possible?"},"content":{"rendered":"

Oleh:\u00a0 Thalia Kaylyn Averil<\/strong><\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

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Bone Mineral Density (BMD), which uses Dual-energy X-ray Absorptiometry (DXA), is a screening method for assessing the risk of bone fractures that has been globally recognized. Bone mineral density can be assessed based on the amount of calcium and other minerals in certain areas of the bone. This procedure can detect osteoporosis or bone loss and determine the patient’s risk of bone fracture.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Figure 1. BMD-DXA at Abdi Waluyo Hospital.<\/p><\/div>\n

Bones consist of inorganic materials such as calcium and phosphate, as well as organic components such as collagen and protein. Bone is a dynamic tissue that is constantly renewed by cells called osteoclasts and osteoblasts. The balance between these cells determines bone health. Osteoporosis occurs when there is more bone loss due to damage than new bone formation. This imbalance can occur despite normal or even high rates of bone formation. On the other hand, osteopenia is a condition of bone loss that is milder than osteoporosis. BMD-DXA is a safe method of measuring bone mass and can predict the risk of fracture. Low BMD is associated with an increased risk of fracture, whereas high BMD is associated with a reduced risk of fracture. The body parts most commonly subjected to BMD-DXA procedures are the lower spine, wrist, and hip because the bones in these areas are the most vulnerable to fractures due to osteoporosis.<\/span><\/p>\n

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BMD-DXA may be performed to check for the following conditions to diagnose and treat osteoporosis and osteopenia as soon as possible. Bone fractures due to osteoporosis have serious consequences, especially for the elderly.If diagnosed early enough, osteoporosis can be prevented from worsening rapidly with treatment, thereby avoiding the risk of bone fractures. Bone density tests can be used to:<\/span><\/p>\n