What is Osteoporosis / Bone Density Testing

By Dominic McKinley, MD, CAQ

What is Osteoporosis/Bone Density Testing?

Osteoporosis is a disease resulting from loss of bone mineral content (i. e. calcium). A loss of calcium in bones results in decreased density of the bones. When bones lose calcium they become more brittle and are susceptible to fractures. Continue reading “What is Osteoporosis / Bone Density Testing”