To tell if you have osteoporosis, the doctor will need to test your bone mineral density (bmd) Dxa scan (bone density test) a dxa scan (bone density test) is a quick, painless way to check your bone health Providers use dxa scans to screen you for osteoporosis, osteopenia and other conditions that can silently weaken your bones. The graph shows the bone density number in the green zone (normal) Figure 2 shows a bone density test of an older woman who has osteoporosis The graph shows the bone density number in the red zone (osteoporosis), placing this woman at much greater risk for broken bones (fractures).
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