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Should you get a bone density scan before age 65?
Fact checked by Nick Blackmer Routine bone density scans, known as DEXA scans, are generally recommended beginning at age 65 ...
A dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry (DEXA) scan is an imaging test that measures the amount of calcium and other minerals in your bones. The measurement indicates bone density, which is bone strength ...
Bone density scan results explain the strength of your bones and assess your risk of breaking a bone. Z-scores are used as the measure for adults under 50 and children. Share on Pinterest izusek/Getty ...
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