Bone density

This service provides infrastructure for bone mineral density and body composition measurements. Services are available to investigators interested in the analysis of bone and body composition.  Dual energy x-ray absorbtiometry (DEXA) scans can assess bone mineral content and density at multiple sites including forearm, hip, spine (including vertebral assessments for deformities of the vertebrae), and total body. Total body DEXA is also used for assessment of body composition including lean and fat mass. Measurements can be performed in adult and pediatric populations. Measurements are performed by a single bone densitometry technologist, thereby maximizing reproducibility. The service center is located at the UConn Health Center, Building 7 on the lower campus. If interested, please contact Ms. Linda Gregory at lgregory@uchc.edu or 860-679-2673.