The Problem with the Bone Density Test: DXA Scans, Bone Density and Fracture Risk
Currently the best available evaluation of one's bone density is performed with a DXA scan. This is a radiological study that uses minimal radiation in evaluating the hip and the spine. This machine will give you the quantity of bone; however it does not give an evaluation of the patient's true bone quality. Fracture risk is made up of quality... Read more
