We’re excited to announce the arrival of our state-of-the-art DXA scanner with TBS, offering advanced bone density and body composition analysis to enhance prevention, diagnosis, and long-term wellness.
APPLETON, WI, UNITED STATES, August 19, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ — NeuroSpine Center of Wisconsin, a leading provider of comprehensive spine and musculoskeletal care, has announced the launch of advanced DXA (DEXA) imaging services, available beginning August 26th, 2025, at its Appleton clinic. DXA, commonly referred to as DEXA is an abbreviation for Dual-energy X-Ray Absorptiometry. The new offering includes bone density (BMD) evaluations and body composition analysis, enhanced by the addition of Trabecular Bone Score (TBS) – a major innovation in the detection and management of osteoporosis and metabolic conditions.
With this expansion, NeuroSpine continues its commitment to delivering data-driven, preventive care that supports long-term musculoskeletal health, obesity management, and personalized wellness planning.
“This is about giving patients clarity. Whether they’re tracking bone loss, optimizing body composition, or making long-term health decisions, this technology delivers the data we need to design effective, individualized care plans.” -Pam Verkuilen APNP
Precision Medicine for Whole-Body Health
DXA (Dual-energy X-ray Absorptiometry) is the gold standard for analyzing:
– Bone mineral density (BMD) as a means of assessing fracture risk
– Body composition measures the proportions and distribution of bone, fat, and lean mass in the body and can be useful when pursuing weight loss or fitness goals.
NeuroSpine’s upgraded system also features Trabecular Bone Score (TBS) – a cutting-edge add-on that evaluates the microarchitecture of trabecular bone, offering diagnostic insight beyond BMD alone. TBS helps detect fracture risk and early bone degradation, even when standard bone density scans appear normal.
DXA for Bone Health
DXA (Dual-energy X-ray Absorptiometry) is the gold standard for diagnosing osteoporosis and assessing fracture risk. It is offered to anyone over 40 who wants to get early baseline information to guide their prevention of age-related bone loss. It is recommended for women beginning at age 65 or postmenopausal women under 65 with risk factors for bone loss and for men aged 70 or those over 50 with risk factors. It is useful for those with fragility fracture, loss of height or suspected vertebral fractures, long-term medication use affecting bones, medical conditions that cause bone loss, and for monitoring osteoporosis treatment.
DXA for Body Composition
DXA provides a precise measurement of lean mass, fat mass, and visceral fat, useful in various health and fitness contexts. It is recommended for athletes and fitness enthusiasts monitoring progress with training or performance programs, older adults to assess age-related muscle loss that can lead to falls, and loss of independence. It is valuable in tracking fat vs. lean mass changes in patients with obesity who are undergoing weight loss particularly with GLP-1 Agonists such as semaglutide or tirzepatide.
By integrating DXA imaging into its multidisciplinary care model, NeuroSpine equips patients with actionable insights to improve health outcomes, prevent age-related decline, and enhance quality of life.
Launch Date and Booking
DXA imaging with TBS will be available starting August 26th, 2025. Call (920) 882-8200 to book your appointment.
The launch of DXA imaging with TBS is led by Pam Verkuilen APNP, a board-certified nurse practitioner with nearly 30 years of experience in orthopedic spine care. Throughout her time at NeuroSpine Center, Pam has collaborated with multiple orthopedic spine surgeons and neurosurgeons to provide expert evaluation and treatment, always emphasizing patient-centered care and diagnostic accuracy.