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A bone density scan can help to assess how strong your bones are and your chance of osteoporosis and future broken bones.
This scan is sometimes called a Bone Mineral Density scan, Bone Density Scan, DXA or DEXA scan.
More information can be found in our patient leaflet, below.
Bone Density Scan (PDF, 123Kb)
New Cross Hospital – A29, Rheumatology Outpatients Department, New Cross Hospital, Wolverhampton, WV10 0QP
New Cross Hospital Site Map (PDF, 260Kb)
Cannock Chase Hospital – Assessment Unit, Level 2, Cannock Chase Hospital, Brunswick Road, WS11 5XY
Cannock Chase Hospital Site Map (PDF, 202Kb)
A referral is required by an entitled healthcare professional. This will typically be a GP, Consultant, a doctor working under a consultant, or a Nurse Specialist.
Important Information for Health Care Professionals Referring for DXA
Tel: 01902 695496 between 9am and 2pm Monday-Friday
Email: rwh-tr.BoneDensitometry@nhs.net
For patients/carers:
The Royal Osteoporosis Society
NHS – DEXA Scan
For health care professionals:
Evidence Resources for Osteoporosis (ERO)
The Royal Osteoporosis Society
