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23 cze 2020 · T-Score Bone Density Chart: A T-score of -1.0 to -2.5 signifies osteopenia, meaning below-normal bone density without full-blown osteoporosis. This stage of bone loss is the precursor to osteoporosis. Using a Bone Density Chart to Estimate Total Bone Loss.
What your T-score means +1 to -1 - Your bone density is in the normal range for a young and healthy person.-1 to -2.5 - Your bone density is slightly below the normal range for a young and healthy person, also known as osteopenia.-2.5 and below - Your bone density is in the osteoporosis range.
For postmenopausal women and men age 50 years and older, the T-score is the number that is used for diagnostic classification, as follows: A T-score of -1.0 or above is normal bone density. Examples are 0.9, 0 and -0.9. A T-score between -1.0 and -2.5 means you have low bone mass or osteopenia.
A low Z-score below -2.0 is a warning sign that you have less bone mass and/or may be losing bone more rapidly than expected for someone your age. If your Z-score is low, your healthcare provider may recommend additional tests to better understand why your bone mass is so low or she/he may refer you to an osteoporosis specialist.
5 paź 2021 · If initial bone density testing shows you have a T-score of -2.00 to -2.49 at any site, or if you take medications that decrease bone density, or have medical conditions that can adversely affect the bones, experts recommend repeat bone density testing every two years.
29 paź 2021 · When your bone density is tested, your healthcare provider will get a numerical score that tells them if you already have osteoporosis or are at risk for developing it. One of the numbers is called a T-score, which tells whether your bone density is low enough to be considered osteoporosis.
A score of 0 means your bone density is equal to the norm for a healthy young adult. Differences between your bone density and this healthy young adult norm are measured in units called "standard deviations".
