Measure Bone Loss

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DEXA scan basics

  • The DEXA scan evaluates bone mineral density, or BMD.
  • The results predict the likelihood of fracture.
  • BMD is generally measured in the spine and hip.
  • The DEXA scan calculates bone density based on the amount of radiation absorbed by the bone, and compares your bone strength with that of young premenopausal women and other women in your age group.
  • The diagnosis of osteoporosis means that your bone density has fallen below the range expected in premenopausal women...
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