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The bone density measurement is compared to two standards, or norms, known as "age matched" and "young normal". The age matched reading compares the bone density to what is expected in someone of the same age, sex, and size. The young normal reading compares the measurement to the optimal peak bone density of a healthy young adult of the same sex. With the information obtained from a BMD test, it can be decided what prevention or treatment steps are right for each patient. |
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| A Bone Mineral Density (BMD) scan is a painless, noninvasive and safe way to measure bone mass and pinpoint those at risk for osteopenia or osteoporosis. It also monitors response to an osteoporosis treatment. The tests measure bone density in the spine, hip, and/or wrist, the most common sites of fracture due to osteoporosis. | |
