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- Is a 2. 6 bone density number, is this too low?
It is difficult to comment without reviewing your DEXA (bone density) scan and clinical history A T score of -2 5 or less, by definition puts you into the osteoporosis range There is variablity in the DEXA results and likely your bone density has remained stable over the past years
- Bone Density Test, Osteoporosis Screening T-score Interpretation
Bone mineral density – The output of a DXA test is a number called a T-score Normal is zero (0) The more negative the number, the weaker your bones and the more likely they are to break If your T-score is -2 5 or below (such as -3 0), then you have osteoporosis, assuming there is no other reason for you to have such a low T-score
- Understanding Your Bone Density Scan Results - Healthgrades
How Does a Bone Density Scan Work? A bone density scan is also known as a dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry, or DEXA scan It uses low intensity X-rays to take measurements of your bone density The measurements are compared to a normal standard to give you a score
- Bone Mineral Density Tests: What the Numbers Mean | NIAMS
DXA uses radiation to measure how much calcium and other minerals are in a specific area of your bone Because the weak bones that tend to break most often are the hip and spine, DXA usually measures bone mineral density in these bones
- Your dexa scan | test results | how to interpret the scores
That is exactly what I thought when I saw my first dexa scan results I figured, "My Z scores shows that I have better bone density that most of the women my age
- How to Interpret Your Bone Density Scan Results
Your bone density is measured via a DEXA scan, which stands for Dual-Energy X-Ray Absorptiometry This is a non-invasive exam that utilises low dose x-rays at two different energies to distinguish between bone and soft tissue
- DXA Basics - Bone Health Osteoporosis Foundation
DXA scan interpretation seems very straightforward T-score below -2 5 is osteoporosis T-score above -1 0 is normal The scan printouts are the report How hard can this be?
- DEXA Scan Bone Density Test: A Patients Guide - HSS
A DEXA scan is a low-level X-ray that measures the density of your bones Learn more about who should have this test and what the results mean
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