A Vertebral fracture assessment (DEXA VFA) is a dexa test of the spine. It shows hidden spine fractures during a bone density scan. Typical effective dose about 0.002 to 0.04 mSv, similar to under a week of natural background radiation (about 3 mSv a year).
सामान्य स्वास्थ्य जानकारी — यो निदान होइन। आपत्कालमा १०२ मा फोन गर्नुहोस्। सधैं योग्य स्वास्थ्यकर्मीसँग सल्लाह लिनुहोस्।
Hidden spine fractures during a bone density scan.
Osteoporosis assessment.
Stop calcium tablets 24 hours before; wear clothes without metal.
Typical effective dose about 0.002 to 0.04 mSv, similar to under a week of natural background radiation (about 3 mSv a year). Tell staff if you are or might be pregnant; abdominal and pelvic exposure is avoided in pregnancy unless essential.
5 minutes. General information, not a diagnosis. Results must be interpreted by a qualified health worker.
DEXA
नतिजा व्याख्या गर्न डाक्टरलाई देखाउनुहोस् — एउटै परीक्षणले निदान गर्दैन।
नजिकका सुविधा देखाउन तपाईंको स्थान एक पटक प्रयोग गर्छ। केही सुरक्षित गरिँदैन।
What does a vfa show?
Hidden spine fractures during a bone density scan.
Why is a vfa done?
Osteoporosis assessment.
How do I prepare for a vfa?
Stop calcium tablets 24 hours before; wear clothes without metal.
Does a vfa use radiation?
Typical effective dose about 0.002 to 0.04 mSv, similar to under a week of natural background radiation (about 3 mSv a year). Tell staff if you are or might be pregnant; abdominal and pelvic exposure is avoided in pregnancy unless essential.
How long does a vfa take?
5 minutes
Vertebral fracture assessment (DEXA VFA) किन गरिन्छ?
Osteoporosis assessment.
Vertebral fracture assessment (DEXA VFA) का लागि कसरी तयारी गर्ने?
Stop calcium tablets 24 hours before; wear clothes without metal.
Vertebral fracture assessment (DEXA VFA) गर्भावस्थामा सुरक्षित छ?
Typical effective dose about 0.002 to 0.04 mSv, similar to under a week of natural background radiation (about 3 mSv a year). Tell staff if you are or might be pregnant; abdominal and pelvic exposure is avoided in pregnancy unless essential.
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