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A bone mineral
density test (BMD) that measures your bone density is the best way to determine
if you have osteoporosis, before you suffer a fracture. A BMD test measures
the amount of material, primarily calcium, in different parts of your skeleton.
This measurement represents how easily your bones will break. The greater
the bone mineral content—the stronger or more dense your bone.
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- Detects
Osteoporosis Before a Fracture
- Shows
Chances of a Fracture
- Watches
the Rate of Bone Loss with Repeated Measurements
- Monitors
the Effectiveness of Treatment for Osteoporosis
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These tests are painless and take only a few minutes to complete. St. Rita’s
offers two types of BMD tests:
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For More Information
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