Bone Mineral Density (BMD) using dual energy X-ray
absorptiometry (DEXA) of the head of the femur (on the hip) is performed. The
World Health Organization defines osteoporosis if the BMD is 2.5 or more below
the adult female mean value. The difference of which is T-score. The T-score of
-1 and -2.5 is considered as osteopenia. Other test for detecting osteoporosis
is ultrasonography of the heel is performed.
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