Strong Bones, Healthy Body: DEXA Scans and Artificial Intelligence (AI) at MP Shah Hospital
Your bones and body composition say a lot about your health—and now, a smart new system is helping doctors read DEXA scans faster and more accurately than ever before.
Whether you’re checking for osteoporosis (a condition that makes bones weak and brittle, so much so that even a minor fall, bending over, or coughing can cause a bone to break), managing your weight and heart health, or tracking your fitness progress, this AI-enhanced process gives you deep insights into your body—in just 12 minutes.
What’s a DEXA Scan?
A DEXA scan (short for Dual-energy X-ray Absorptiometry) is a safe, low-dose X-ray test that reveals two key aspects of your health:
- Bone Mineral Density (BMD) – helping detect weak bones early and estimate fracture risk
- Whole Body Composition (WBC) – measuring fat and muscle across your body, and showing how fat is stored—especially fat around organs, which is linked to heart disease and diabetes
Unlike a regular weighing scale, DEXA shows how your weight is distributed, which matters for your health, fitness, and even injury recovery.
How AI Makes It Better
After your scan and a brief health questionnaire, AI steps in to turn your results into a complete health profile—all within 12 minutes.
By combining your scan data with your medical history, lifestyle habits, and real measurements, the system can identify your risks for weak bones and metabolic conditions—often before symptoms appear.
It doesn’t just show you where things stand. It provides:
- A personalised treatment plan if your bones show signs of weakening
- A customised exercise and nutrition plan to improve your fat and muscle balance
- Predictions on what you can expect to improve—like fat around organs or stronger bones—if you follow the plan
It also estimates your:
- Biological age – how well your body is functioning compared to your real age
- Metabolic age – how efficiently your body uses energy and stores fat
So instead of just a scan, you walk away with a clear, guided roadmap to a better health.
Who Can Benefit?
This isn’t just for older adults. DEXA + AI is valuable for:
- Anyone monitoring bone loss or risk of fracture
- People managing conditions like obesity, diabetes, or high blood pressure
- Athletes checking for muscle balance and fat distribution
- Those recovering from injury or surgery
- Anyone curious about their real “health age”
What You’ll Receive
A clear, easy-to-read report with:
- Bone density scores and fracture risk
- Analysis of fat around organs and beneath the skin
- Muscle mass and balance across the body
- Biological and metabolic age
- Colour-coded graphs and summaries
- A personalised health plan with predicted results if followed
Safe, Trusted, and Reviewed by Experts
Every report is reviewed by a consultant radiologist. If anything looks unclear or missing, the system flags it—avoiding AI “hallucinations” and ensuring clinical safety.
It follows trusted global health guidelines and has already been used successfully in over 50 cases.
Smart, Accessible, and Ready to Use
This system works with tools already found in many hospitals and clinics. No expensive upgrades or special equipment are needed—making it ideal for large hospitals, smaller health centres, and even sports and wellness clinics.
A New Way to Take Charge of Your Health
Whether you’re ageing gracefully, training for performance, or simply staying on top of your health, this 12-minute AI-powered scan offers something powerful: clarity, confidence, and a personalised plan to move forward.
From stronger bones to a healthier body—this is the future of preventive care. And it’s already here.
Dr. J. Thuku
Consultant Radiologist.
