Medical Check-ups care in Mexico
Hospitals, clinics and medical centers in Mexico performing Bone Density Test.
Key planning information for bone density test in Mexico.
Bone Density Test in Mexico is listed from US$110 to US$200 at 8 hospitals. Each hospital quotes its own price for your case.
Table of prices by type of procedure, in US$. Each hospital quotes its own price for your case.
| Procedure | Minimum price | Maximum price |
|---|---|---|
| Bone Density Test | $110 | $200 |
Bone Density Test is listed by 8 hospitals in Mexico. The order reshuffles every hour so each gets equal exposure.
Private Hospital
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Private HospitalA JCI accredited hospital, located 150 miles from the border with Texas, United States. The hospital is a full range tertiary care hospital, with five areas of excellence: Cardiology, Oncology, Neuroscience, Organ Transplant and Liver Disease.
Hospital GroupCentro Médico Puerta de Hierro (CMPDH) is a private, proudly Mexican organization, specializing in the provision of high quality health services.
Private HospitalA tertiary, modern, small hospital, which is part of the San Javier group of hospitals. The hospital employs 48 physicians in most medical specialties, and provides many services to accomodate private and foreign patients.
Private HospitalThe attention in the emergency service of our Hospital is based on the classification system by priority of care, that is, according to the severity of the case.
Private HospitalJCIPrice on requestPrestigious destination that conducts first class medical procedures.
Hospital GroupA 73 bed private, tertiary, full service hospital. San Javier Hospital is affiliated with 3,000 specialized, board certifies physicians, and offers the full range of medical specialties.
Private HospitalA small, modern, private hospital, located in the border city of Nuevo Laredo, right across the Texas border. 50% of the patients come from the United States, due to the proximity to the Texas border, and to the easy access by car and by air.
This is a medical test that measures the amount of calcium and other minerals present in an area of your bone. It is also known as a bone mineral density test (BMD), Bone densitometry, Osteoporosis-BMD.
To predict your risk of having bone fractures.
To evaluate how well osteoporosis medications are working
There are several ways that a bone density test can be performed. The most common test is known as a dual-energy x-ray absorptiometry (DEXA) scan. A DEXA scan uses very low dose x-rays. DEXA scans can be classified into two types namely central DEXA and peripheral DEXA (p-DEXA).
Inform your doctor if you suspect or are pregnant. During the test, you will be asked to remain very still. The scan is painless. The amount of radiation used in bone density testing is very slight.
Women older than 65 years and men older than 70 years should have regular bone density tests and screening because they have an increased risk of osteoporosis. Other factors that increase the risk of osteoporosis include:
If you are at risk of osteoporosis it is recommended to have BMD retesting every two years. However, you should discuss with your doctor as each case varies.
Your test results are usually recorded as a T-score and a Z-score.
A negative number from either score is an indication that your bones are thinner than average. The more negative the score the higher your risk of osteoporosis or bone fractures.
What do abnormal results mean?
It is important to note that bone density testing does not diagnose bone fractures. It is used to help predict the risk of osteoporosis and bone fractures before they occur.
Your doctor will help you understand the results from the test and recommend ways of increasing your bone density.
Bone mineral density testing does not diagnose fractures. Along with other risk factors, you may have, it helps predict one’s risk of having a fracture in the future. Your provider will help you understand the results.
Your total fracture risk is what determines the recommendations the doctor will give. The risk of fractures can be calculated using the FRAX score. Your doctor will recommend lifestyle changes such as eating diets rich in vitamin K, Vitamin D, calcium, and potassium.
Key facts to plan your treatment: how long it takes, your hospital stay, anaesthesia, risks and recovery.
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