Avoid Bone Density Testing for Osteoporosis
What is bone density scanning?
Bone density scanning, or dual-emission X-ray absorptiometry (DXA or DEXA) uses low-dose X-ray energy to measure the bone-mineral density of bones.
How is the result of a bone density test reported?
The result of a bone density test is expressed as a “T-score,” which is how your bone density compares to a healthy 30-year-old of the same sex and ethnicity.
How accurate is a T-score?
T-score is very controversial in that it sets a cutoff