Concord Hospital offers a range of services to optimally diagnose orthopaedic injuries and conditions, including:

• Complete physical exam and patient history
• Assessment of symptoms, pain and movements
• Imaging studies such as X-rays, magnetic resonance imaging, CT scans, myelography and athrograms (which use dye to help surgeons visualize a joint)
• Arthroscopic assessment and treatment

Bone Scans Detect Osteoporosis

Bone density scanning is a reliable way to monitor the amount of mineral present in the bones. A typical bone scan measures the bone density in a patient’s lower spine and hip because these are the areas at greatest risk for osteoporotic fractures. However, patients can undergo a whole body scan depending on their symptoms. The exam takes 10 to 15 minutes with the patient reclined, fully clothed on a padded table. A machine will pass over the patient, emitting a radiation dose about 1/20th the intensity of a routine chest X-ray.

The technique is precise and accurate. A patient’s results are compared to a large group of individuals of similar age and gender to determine if the patient’s bone density is below average. Records are maintained to track any changes in bone density.

The following practices affiliated with Concord Hospital offer bone density scanning:

• Arthritis, Osteoporosis and Musculoskeletal Disease Center
• Concord Imaging Center
• Concord Orthopaedics
• Dartmouth-Hitchcock Concord Department of Orthopaedics

Hospital Contact

Physician Referral Line
Ph: (603) 224-7879 or (800) 322-2711

Where Can I Find Out More?

American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
Concord Orthopaedics PA
Dartmouth-Hitchcock Concord
Quality Orthopaedic Care P.C.