Dual-energy x-ray absorptiometry is an imaging procedure using x-rays to measure bone mineral density. DXA bone density scans are used to detect osteoporosis and to monitor the progress of treatments. The indicator in the Swiss Atlas of Healthcare shows the overall frequency of DXA scans and the frequencyof DXA scans conducted in inpatient and outpatient settings.
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