Category Archives: General Ortho Health

“Is cracking your knuckles bad for your joints?” At some point in their life, everyone has thought about it. The popular habit feels so good but sounds so wrong. While there are loads of opinions regarding knuckle cracking and joint health, there are only a couple facts. Before digging into them, it is important to […]

Medical professionals have been using X-rays for more accurate diagnosis for more than a century, because they make it possible to see inside a patient’s body. Here’s a brief introduction to X-rays, how they work, what they’re used for, and how to make sure you get the greatest medical benefit from X-rays with the least […]

Bone Densitometry, also called dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry (DEXA), is a procedure widely known as a bone scan. It’s used to diagnose osteoporosis and to assess the risk of developing fractures. DEXA is simple, quick and noninvasive. What is a Bone Scan? Bone scan is the everyday term for bone densitometry, which is formally known as […]