T-score | What your score means |
-1 and above | Your bone density is considered normal. |
Between -1 and -2.5 | Your score is a sign of osteopenia, a condition in which bone density is below normal and may lead to osteoporosis. |
-2.5 and below | Your bone density indicates you likely have osteoporosis. |
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A bone density test can diagnose osteoporosis when your T-score is -2.5 or below. The lower your bone mass measurement, the greater your risk for fracture.
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