Bone densitometry is the examination for assessing osteoporosis.ย
Osteoporosis results from loss of bone mass, leading to bone weakening and increasing the chance of fracture.ย
A bone densitometry scan is a special type of X-ray test used to measure the calcium content of the bone, usually in the lumbar region (the lower back) and the hips.
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