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​Lateral Vertebral Assessment


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Spine (vertebral) osteoporotic fractures can develop gradually over time and often cause no symptoms so go undetected. Standard lateral X-rays can detect vertebral fractures, but due to radiation dose can not be used indiscriminately for screening of individuals without symptoms.

Lateral vertebral assessment (LVA) is a very low dose lateral (side) X-ray of the spine using a DXA scanner which can detect previous moderate and severe vertebral fractures. The identification of a previously unknown vertebral fracture indicates a much higher risk of a further fracture and often warrant treatment.

J.W Nuclear Medicine is one of only a few sites in Sydney to offer LVA.​
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  • Home
  • About us
  • Osteoporosis
    • About Osteoporosis
    • Trabecular Bone Score (TBS)
    • Bone density results
    • Lateral Vertebral Assessment
    • Calcium Calculator
  • Body Composition
    • About Body Composition
    • Visceral fat
    • Indications for Body Composition
  • Referrals
  • Fees
  • Contact
  • New Page