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      Category : Health Centers > Bones, Joints, and Muscles

Bone Mineral Density Analysis

Alternate Names : Bone Mineral Analysis (BMA), BMD

Bone Mineral Density Analysis | Preparation & Expectations | Results and Values

What do the test results mean?

By comparing the numbers calculated from the test with an established standard of bone density, a doctor can diagnose osteoporosis. The person's chances of having a bone fracture can also be estimated.


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Author: James Compton, MD
Reviewer: Sandy Keefe, RN, MSN
Date Reviewed: 05/07/01



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