healthy bone density of a 30-year-old person (the age of peak bone density). T-scores above 0 and slightly below 0 are within the normal range. Your score will tell you how far you are above or below ...

Physicians typically measure two areas—the spine and hip—and then compare your actual bone density to the density your bones should be to resist breaking (which is the bone density of a 30-year-old).

To prepare for a bone density test, patients should stop taking calcium supplements at least 24 hours before the exam for the most accurate results, says Baum. Wear comfortable, loose clothing without ...

If you enter an out-of-range age, your entry will not be accepted and the calculated values will not be updated. Hologic values are adjusted to a common instrument model (QDR2000) prior to Z-score ...