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What is the lowest osteoporosis t-score on the dxa scan.?

Q: what is the lowest osteoporosis t-score on the dxa scan.?

< -2.5 requires tx: What is important is that a t-score < -2.5 is considered significant, and requires treatment.

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Dr. Scott Shapiro answered

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< -2.5 requires tx: What is important is that a t-score < -2.5 is considered significant, and requires treatment.

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Answered 3/3/2020

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A member asked:

What is the lowest osteoporosis t-score on the dxa scan.?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Scott Shapiro answered

Dr Seibert and 4 doctors agreed

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