Who should have a bone mass Densitometry test?
Any person may want to know the Densitometry of the bones. But, the bone Densitometry test is most often performed for people with a high risk of developing osteoporosis. It is also used to monitor the effectiveness of treatment for osteoporosis. The Osteoporosis Society of Canada also recommends that: Individuals over 50 with at least one major risk factor or two minor risk factors should be tested. Everyone over the age of 65 should be tested.
Related Questions
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