Dexa Body Scans

Newson Clinic offers state of the art DEXA bone density and DEXA body composition scans at our Stratford-upon-Avon clinic which can be useful to assess your bones, muscle and fat. DEXA stands for dual energy X-ray absorptiometry, and this non-invasive scan uses radiation at a much lower dose than a standard X-ray.
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During the scan you will lie on a flat padded table, and a scanning arm is moved over the body to take the measurements. It's a safe, quick, and painless procedure that takes about 45 minutes.

We are unable to offer a DEXA bone density scan or body composition scan to anyone who is not a registered Newson Clinic patient. To speak to our team please call us on 01789 595 004.

About DEXA bone density scans‍

DEXA bone density scans can also be arranged via our London clinic. Please call us on 01789 595004 or fill out the form below for further information.

What it measures:

DEXA bone density scans measure the amount of bone in a specific area of the body. This is to diagnose osteoporosis (weak bones) and assess the risk of fractures.

Results:

The results are used to assess bone density and compare it to age-matched norms to determine if bone density is normal, low (osteopenia),or very low (osteoporosis).

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About DEXA body composition scans

What it measures:

DEXA body composition scans measure whether visceral fat (internal fat around your organs) is at a healthy level and how much lean mass you have. This is your overall weight minus your weight from body fat.

Results:

The results are used to build a picture of your current health and potential future risks: two people can weigh the same but have very different health profile because of their body composition.

We are unable to offer DEXA scans to anyone who is not a registered Newson Clinic patient. You will need a referral from your Newson Clinic clinician to book a DEXA scan.

To arrange this or for further information, please call 01789 595004 or use the form below and select ‘DEXA’ from the ‘your clinician’ dropdown.