Screening for osteoporosis can show if a person has low bone mass and can potentially develop osteoporosis. Doctors typically perform a dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry (DEXA) scan to detect if bones are weaker than usual.
Source: Medical News Today
What to know about screening for osteoporosis
Dr Mark Shasti, MD Spine Surgeon, Nova Spine Center, Sterling, Annandale, VA // Blog » What to know about screening for osteoporosis
