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Just wanted to bring out that the progression of osteopenia can be stopped. However, once one has osteoporosis, there is no turning back.
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Hi Ali,
the loss of bone mineral density is on a grading scale, called T-score.
A T-score of -1 to 0 and above is considered normal bone density.
A T-score between -1 and -2.5 is diagnosed as osteopenia.
A score of -2.5 or below is diagnosed as osteoporosis.
Karin Singleton
www.meltnc.com
the loss of bone mineral density is on a grading scale, called T-score.
A T-score of -1 to 0 and above is considered normal bone density.
A T-score between -1 and -2.5 is diagnosed as osteopenia.
A score of -2.5 or below is diagnosed as osteoporosis.
Karin Singleton
www.meltnc.com
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While we're on the subject of osteoporosis - Ali, are you familiar with a machine called the GE Lunar DXA? Or how about an iDXA (basically a newer model)?
Both machines are typically used when someone wants a precise measure of their body composition. However, they can both also be used for bone density testing if you're interested in knowing what your "T-score" is (awesome info, Karin!).
Here are a few links for more information about the machines from a research lab I worked in:
- http://www.edb.utexas.edu/fit/res_testequip.php
- http://www.edb.utexas.edu/fit/bodycompfit.php
Let me know if the links raise any additional questions and I'd be happy to help.
Both machines are typically used when someone wants a precise measure of their body composition. However, they can both also be used for bone density testing if you're interested in knowing what your "T-score" is (awesome info, Karin!).
Here are a few links for more information about the machines from a research lab I worked in:
- http://www.edb.utexas.edu/fit/res_testequip.php
- http://www.edb.utexas.edu/fit/bodycompfit.php
Let me know if the links raise any additional questions and I'd be happy to help.
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Loss of bone mineral density may be associated with arthritis. So a progressive LBD may be seen as a specific joint disease or debility. See NIH arthritis research.
