A painless and noninvasive test that measures the bone density of the spine and hip is a(n):
a. CT scan c. DEXA scan
b. arthrogram d. bone scan
A
The only way to determine whether an individual has osteoporosis is to measure bone mineral density (BMD). The recommended type of BMD test is the dual-energy x-ray absorptiometry (DXA or DEXA) that identifies low bone density prior to a fracture and predicts the chances of a person having a fracture in the future. The test measures the bone density of the spine, hip, or total body and is painless, noninvasive, and safe.
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