Bone density
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amount of bone tissue and minerals in a certain volume of bone.
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- Your T-score is the number of units — standard deviations (SD) — that your bone density is above or below the standard.
- The bone density is important because it can help to predict the risk of getting a fracture.
- If your bone density is lower than normal, you can take steps to increase your bone strength and reduce your risk of fracture.
- If your bone density is found to be low, you and your physician can work together on a treatment plan to help prevent fractures before they occur.
- Low bone density is an etiologic factor for stress fractures in athletes.
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