Bone densitometry Bone densitometry Bone density and osteoporosis can be measured using dual energy x-ray absorptiometry (DEXA) of the hip, wrist and spine. Bone densitometry Bone density and osteoporosis can be measured using dual energy x-ray absorptiometry (DEXA) of the hip, wrist and spine. Bone densitometry Bone density and osteoporosis can be measured using dual energy x-ray absorptiometry (DEXA) of the hip, wrist and spine.