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What's your t-score? Bone density scans for osteoporosis
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What's your t-score? Bone density scans for osteoporosis
Several technologies can assess bone density, but the most common is known as dual energy x-ray absorptiometry (DEXA). For this procedure, a machine sends x-rays through bones in order to calculate bone density. The process is quick, taking only five minutes.
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