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I have been diagnosed with intervertebral disc degeneration, i had a bone density scan this morning on my back/hips, what is dr looking for?
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Bone densiometry: This test is utilized to measure calcium and the diagnoses of osteoporosis and osteopenia.
Answered 11/25/2012
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