Imaging & Radiology · Skeletal System · Medium
Densitometry
Meaning: Measurement of bone mineral content, usually with a DEXA scan, to assess osteoporosis risk.
In practice: Bone densitometry gave a T-score of minus 2.8 at the hip.
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