Medical Imaging: Bone Mineral Density (BMD) Testing
Bone Mineral Density (BMD) Testing
Bone mineral density testing is done to:
- Measure potential bone loss in a person who has risk factors for osteoporosis, a disease characterized by low bone mass leading to fragile bones
- Help the physician and patient determine the risk of future fractures
- Determine the need for medical treatment or monitor the success of current treatment