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What Does My Bone Density Test Suggest?
I would like to know more about thed Bone Density test.. The report came back S. D. of age Prior Inerest gm/cm2...young nl) matched n1) BMD (T) that have L1 -L2...0.83...-2.0 na...0.90 (-1.4) Also th Femoral neck..0.57...12.7....na...0.54 (-2.8), Total hip...0.66...-2.5...na...0.67 (-2.4) I have osteoporosis and am 89 yrs. old. What does all this mean above? How bad are these results and what areas do they refer to my neck, back, hip? Hope you can make me understand these results better.
Fri, 13 Jun 2014
Hi,
These are bone mineral density tests and are used to evaluate osteoporosis. You have guessed the locations of your scan report partially correctly.
It is done for lumbar vertebrae, total hip and femur.
All the tests indicate reduced bone mineral density and severely too for your age.
S.D is standard deviation and most of your reports are minus 1.5 or more deviation from normal limits for your age.
You can start on biphosphonate group of drugs after getting a medication prescription from your doctor.
Also vitamin D and calcium supplement along with life style modifications like physiotherapy, passive/ active exercises., nutritional diet and avoidance of fracture is necessary.
If you have any further queries, happy to help.
These are bone mineral density tests and are used to evaluate osteoporosis. You have guessed the locations of your scan report partially correctly.
It is done for lumbar vertebrae, total hip and femur.
All the tests indicate reduced bone mineral density and severely too for your age.
S.D is standard deviation and most of your reports are minus 1.5 or more deviation from normal limits for your age.
You can start on biphosphonate group of drugs after getting a medication prescription from your doctor.
Also vitamin D and calcium supplement along with life style modifications like physiotherapy, passive/ active exercises., nutritional diet and avoidance of fracture is necessary.
If you have any further queries, happy to help.
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