What Does Your Bone Density Test Tell You? What does DEXA stand for? Dual Energy X-ray Absorptiometry – This bone density test uses X-rays to measure how many grams of calcium and other bone minerals are packed into a segment of bone. The higher your bone mineral content, the denser (stronger) your bones. What is […]
Understanding Bone Density Test Results
Understanding Bone Density Test Results You’ve had a bone density test. Now what do the results mean, and what can you do about them? DEXA stands for: Dual Energy X-ray Absorptiometry. This bone density test uses X-rays to measure how many grams of calcium and other bone minerals are packed into a segment of bone. […]