Ask your doctor: Whoever ordered the hip radiograph should have the radiologist's interpretation or reading, and relay the results to you. A bone density exam is indicated for osteoporosis assessment. Unless you are a heavy smoker or have a congenital condition associated with bone loss, and as long as you are physically active you should not have a concern for osteoporosis for a couple of decades.
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