What's your t-score? Bone density scans for osteoporosis - Harvard Health

What's your t-score? Bone density scans for osteoporosis - Harvard Health

What's your t-score? Bone density scans for osteoporosis

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.