DEXA Scan at AV Scan Diagnostics, Dadar West
AV Scan Diagnostics offers advanced DEXA scanning using the Fujifilm FDx Visionary DR — a state-of-the-art dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry system. Our DEXA goes far beyond standard bone density testing, providing comprehensive full body composition analysis — making it valuable for a wide range of patients beyond those with osteoporosis.
Our DEXA provides the most accurate, radiation-minimal body composition measurement available. It is the gold standard referenced in clinical guidelines for osteoporosis, sarcopenia, GLP-1 therapy monitoring and sports medicine.
What Does DEXA Measure?
- Bone Mineral Density (BMD) — spine, hip and forearm
- T-score — osteoporosis and osteopenia diagnosis
- Total body fat mass — including regional fat distribution
- Lean muscle mass — by region (arms, legs, trunk)
- Visceral adipose tissue (VAT) — dangerous abdominal fat
- Appendicular Lean Mass (ALM) — for sarcopenia diagnosis
- Fat percentage — total and regional
Who Should Get a DEXA Scan?
Osteoporosis & Bone Health
- Postmenopausal women — annual screening recommended
- Men and women over 50 with fracture risk factors
- Patients on long-term steroids or bone-affecting medications
- Monitoring response to osteoporosis treatment
GLP-1 Medication Monitoring (Ozempic, Mounjaro, Wegovy)
Patients on semaglutide (Ozempic/Wegovy) or tirzepatide (Mounjaro) lose weight rapidly — but it's crucial to ensure they're losing fat, not muscle. DEXA provides precise pre-treatment and follow-up body composition measurements to guide therapy and ensure muscle preservation.
Sarcopenia Evaluation
Sarcopenia (age-related muscle loss) is diagnosed using DEXA-measured Appendicular Lean Mass Index (ALMI). It is increasingly recognised as a major health risk in older adults and can be detected and monitored with DEXA.
Fitness & Sports Medicine
- Athletes tracking body composition changes with training
- Bodybuilders and fitness enthusiasts monitoring muscle gain vs fat loss
- Young patients concerned about body composition
- Pre-operative body composition assessment
What to Expect During Your DEXA Scan
- No preparation needed — no fasting, no injections, no special clothing
- You lie flat on a padded table while the scanner arm passes over you
- Completely painless — no enclosed space, no loud noises
- Scan takes 10–20 minutes depending on protocol
- Very low radiation — significantly less than a standard chest X-ray
- Results interpreted and reported by our consultant radiologist
