Bone Health and Fracture Risk

Bone density is measured with a dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry (DXA) test, which provides a T-score that shows how much lower your bone density is than a typical healthy 30-year old adult. The two areas usually tested are the hip and spine. A T-score between -1 and -2.5 means your bone density is low and is called osteopenia. If the T-score is -2.5 or below, it means you have the bone-thinning disease osteoporosis. Both conditions increase the risk for bone fractures