How a REMS Scan Works
Your scan in three simple steps
Schedule your Appointment
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Book online at a time that works for you — no referral required.
Complete your scan
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The scan is quick and comfortable, similar to a standard ultrasound. No injections, no radiation, and no special preparation.
Review your results
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You’ll receive a clear, detailed report immediately, which you can review and share with your physician or provider.
Why Bone Quality Matters
Bone health is more than a single number — and it matters at every stage of life.
While bone density is important, bone quality reflects the internal structure and strength of bone tissue and plays a major role in fracture risk. Two people can have the same bone density — and very different bone strength.
In fact, up to 1 in 2 women over age 50 will experience a fracture related to bone loss, and many don’t realize their bones are weakening until that first fracture occurs.
The good news is that early awareness and prevention are key. Bone health is built — and preserved — over time. Understanding both bone density and bone quality earlier allows women to make informed decisions that support strength, mobility, and independence for years to come.
Traditional scans like DEXA focus primarily on bone mineral density. REMS adds insight into bone quality — how well bones withstand stress — providing a more complete picture of bone health in one fast, radiation-free appointment.
REMS vs. DEXA: What’s the Difference?
REMS (EchoLight®)
- Ultrasound-based (no radiation)
- Evaluates spine and hip
- Measures bone density and bone quality
- Not affected by some common imaging artifactsÂ
- Safe for repeat monitoring
DEXA
- Uses low-dose X-ray radiation
- Measures bone density
- Limited insight into bone quality
- Results may be affected by arthritis, hardware, or positioning
REMS and DEXA can be complementary — REMS adds valuable context beyond density alone.
REMS Bone Scan (Spine + 1 Hip)
$299
Includes scan, results review, and a shareable report
Optional Add-On:
Second Hip +$50Â
- No referral required
- HSA/FSA eligible
- Insurance not acceptedÂ
Frequently Asked Questions
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For Healthcare Providers
Midwest Bone Imaging provides informational REMS bone imaging that may support clinical conversations around bone health.
Healthcare providers may direct patients to contact us directly to schedule a scan. No referral, imaging order, or insurance authorization is required.
Patients receive a clear, shareable report that can be reviewed with their provider as part of ongoing care.
Midwest Bone Imaging does not diagnose or treat disease and does not replace medical care.
Midwest Bone Imaging was created to make advanced bone imaging more accessible, more understandable, and more useful — so individuals and providers aren’t left guessing when it comes to bone health.
Book Your REMS Scan TodayMidwest Bone Imaging
Located inside OsteoStrong Westfield
3337 E SR 32
Westfield, IN 46074
Serving Indianapolis & Central Indiana
📞 317-804-2195
Educational information only. Not medical advice.