Your bones are changing. A DEXA scan tells you how.
Osteopenia and osteoporosis are often called "silent" conditions, you may not notice bone density loss until a fracture occurs. The good news: DEXA scanning is the gold-standard tool for measuring bone mineral density, and you don't have to wait for a doctor's referral to get tested.
Overview
Your DEXA report includes your Bone Mineral Density (BMD) measurement and your T-score, the standard clinical metric used to classify normal bone density, osteopenia, and osteoporosis. You'll also receive region-specific readings and be able to track changes over time.
T-score explained
A T-score above −1.0 is considered normal. Between −1.0 and −2.5 indicates osteopenia. Below −2.5 indicates osteoporosis. Your report will show exactly where you stand.
Track changes over time
A single scan gives you a baseline. Follow-up scans every 1–2 years let you and your doctor see whether your bone density is stable, improving, or declining.
Important note: our DEXA scan measures total body bone mineral density and provides a T-score. For a clinical diagnosis of osteoporosis, your physician may recommend a dedicated hip/spine DXA scan. We encourage you to share your results with your healthcare provider.
Who should consider a bone density scan?
- Women over 40, especially those approaching or past menopause
- Anyone with a family history of osteoporosis or fractures
- People who have been on corticosteroids (like prednisone) long-term
- Those with low body weight or a history of eating disorders
- Men over 60
- Anyone monitoring the effectiveness of bone-health interventions (diet, exercise, supplements, medications)
- Women on GLP-1 medications, which may affect bone density over time
DexaFit KC does not diagnose or treat osteoporosis. Bring your results to your physician for interpretation and next steps. Pregnant women or those trying to become pregnant should not receive a DEXA scan.
Know your bone health today
No doctor's referral needed. Book a DEXA scan at DexaFit KC in Olathe and get your bone density results the same day.