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My child is having a DEXA scanMy child is having a DEXA scan

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My child is having a DEXA scan

What is a DEXA scan? DEXA stands for dual energy X-ray absorptiometry. The scan directs 2 low-strength X-ray beams at your child’s body, and a computer uses this data to calculate the density of their bones. How can we prepare for the scan? The scan room has a tracking hoist attached to the...

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Oral bisphosphonate treatmentOral bisphosphonate treatment

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Oral bisphosphonate treatment

It has been suggested to you that your child may benefit from treatment with oral bisphosphonates. This information leaflet is intended to answer some of the questions that you may have. Why does my child need treatment? When we saw your child in clinic their medical and fracture history was...

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