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Schedule a Bone Density Exam

Bone Density Exams can be scheduled online through the MyChart patient portal or via phone by calling our screening locations:

For Cuda Women's Health Center in Hyannis or Fontaine Outpatient Center in Harwich, call 508-957-1700
For Seifer Women's Health and Imaging Center in Falmouth, call 877-224-2009

Please note: an order from your referring physician is required to schedule an exam.

Bone Density Testing

Osteoporosis causes more than 8.9 million fractures annually worldwide, resulting in a related fracture every 3 seconds. To help you determine, prevent and manage your risk, Cape Cod Healthcare provides the latest in bone density screenings and assessments.

Why might I need a bone density test?

Osteoporosis in women and men can occur with no symptoms. Regular screening via a bone mineral density (BMD) test can determine the strength of your bones. This test, often done on a hip, spine, forearm, wrist, finger or heel, is a painless way to diagnose bone health.

Bone density testing may be used to:

Confirm a diagnosis of osteoporosis if you have already had a bone fracture
Predict your chances of fracturing a bone in the future
Determine your rate of bone loss
See if treatment is working

In addition to a BMD test, a clinician will review your medical history, perform a physical exam and possibly consult lab tests. Exam information will also be screened through a FRAX® calculator to determine your risk of fracture. Understanding the strength of your bones can help determine measures to prevent fractures due to osteoporosis.