A member asked:

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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