Osteoporosis Checking
HKD $1,000
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Has greater accuracy than Ultrasound
Introduction
Hong Kong has the highest life expectancy in the world with its men living, on average,up to 81.7 years and its women, 87.6 years. With the increased life expectancy, we often ask – How do we make our extended years quality years?
Statistics shows 1 out of 4 elderly women, who are 10 years post-menopausal, suffer from osteoporosis and half of them do not know they have it until they break a bone.
Item
Dual-energy X-Ray Absorptiometry (DXA)
Details
Risk Factors of Osteoporosis
Family history of osteoporosis
Being underweight
Menopause before age of 45
Being over age of 65 for women and 70 for men
Inactive lifestyle
Long-term steroid use
Not getting enough calcium
Smoking
Parathyroid and thyroid problems
Service Location
Virtus Medical Centre – 11/F, H Zentre, 15 Middle Road, Tsim Sha Tsui, Kowloon
Terms & Conditions
- Advanced booking is required for this service.
- Medication and other treatment/investigation costs are not included in this programme.
- This service is non-refundable and non-transferable.
- Service(s) must be booked and used within 90 days from the date of purchase.
- Virtus Medical Group reserves the right to amend any of the above terms and conditions without prior notice. In case of any dispute, Virtus Medical Group will reserve the right of final decision.
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