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- Bone Mineral Density Tests: What the Numbers Mean | NIAMS
Bone Mineral Density Tests: What the Numbers Mean What is a bone mineral density test? A bone mineral density (BMD) test measures calcium and other minerals in bone Bones containing more minerals are denser, so they tend to be stronger and less likely to break Bones can become less dense as we age or if we develop certain medical conditions
- Osteoporosis: Diagnosis, Treatment, and Steps to Take
The test measures the BMD of your skeleton and at various sites that are prone to fracture, such as the hip and spine Bone density measurement by DXA at the hip and spine is generally considered the most reliable way to diagnose osteoporosis and predict fracture risk
- Bone Health Osteoporosis | NIAMS
Why does bone health matter? Learn more about what you can do to help keep your bones strong and healthy, what the risk factors are for osteoporosis, and how to live well if you have osteoporosis
- Osteoporosis in Men | NIAMS
Osteoporosis is a bone disease that develops when bone mineral density and bone mass decreases, or when the quality or structure of bone changes This can lead to a decrease in bone strength that can increase the risk of broken bones (fractures) Osteoporosis is a major cause of fractures in women in postmenopause and in older men These fractures can occur in any bone but are most common in
- Osteogenesis Imperfecta: Diagnosis, Treatment, and Steps to Take
Osteogenesis imperfecta is a genetic disease, also called brittle bone disease, that causes bones to be weak and break easily
- Osteoporosis | Temas de salud | NIAMS
Bone density measurement by DXA at the hip and spine is generally considered the most reliable way to diagnose osteoporosis and predict fracture risk Your doctor will compare your BMD test results to the average bone density of young, healthy people and to the average bone density of other people of your age, sex, and race
- All Diseases and Conditions | NIAMS
Bone Mineral Density Tests: What the Numbers Mean What is a bone mineral density test? A bone mineral density test measures calcium and other minerals in bone Bones containing more minerals are denser, so they tend to be stronger and less likely to break
- Pruebas de densidad mineral ósea: Lo que significan los números
¿Qué es una prueba de densidad mineral ósea? Una prueba de densidad mineral ósea mide el calcio y otros minerales en los huesos Los huesos que contienen más minerales son más densos, por lo que tienden a ser más fuertes y menos propensos a quebrarse
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