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A bone density test may detect osteoporosis or osteopenia. [4] The usual response to either of these indications is consultation with a physician. [4] Bone density tests are not recommended for people without risk factors for weak bones, [5] [4] which is more likely to result in unnecessary treatment rather than discovery of a weakness.
Bone densities are often given to patients as a T score or a Z score. A T score tells the patient what their bone mineral density is in comparison to a young adult of the same gender with peak bone mineral density. A normal T score is -1.0 and above, low bone density is between -1.0 and -2.5, and osteoporosis is -2.5 and lower.
The trabecular bone has much higher metabolic activity than the cortical bone and so is affected by age, disease and therapy-related changes earlier and to a greater degree than cortical bone. This means that QCT of the spine has an advantage compared to other bone density tests because earlier changes in bone mineral density may be detected . [1]
Commonly prescribed thyroid drug levothyroxine was linked with bone mass and bone density loss in a cohort of older adults in a ... “Indications for prescribing levothyroxine include elevated ...
Bone mineral density (BMD) is a measure commonly used to quantify bone health. A lower BMD value indicates an increased risk of an osteoporosis or a fracture. [13] There is a large range of factors influencing BMD. Protein consumption has shown to be beneficial for bone density by providing amino acid substrates necessary for bone matrix formation.
When on treatment with bisphosphonates rechecking bone mineral density is not needed. [171] There is tentative evidence of benefit in males with osteoporosis. [175] Fluoride supplementation does not appear to be effective in postmenopausal osteoporosis, as even though it increases bone density, it does not decrease the risk of fractures. [176 ...