To tell if you have osteoporosis, the doctor will need to test your bone mineral density (bmd) Figure 2 shows a bone density test of an older woman who has osteoporosis Dxa scan (bone density test) a dxa scan (bone density test) is a quick, painless way to check your bone health
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Providers use dxa scans to screen you for osteoporosis, osteopenia and other conditions that can silently weaken your bones.
The graph shows the bone density number in the green zone (normal)