Have you had a DEXA scan? If so, you’re probably familiar with what's called a T-Score.
When you get a bone density test, the results are reported as a T-score. Which in turn indicates how far away you are from the normal. And normal is based on the bone density expected for an average person at age 30.
While many people are familiar with a T-score, few actually understand what this "score" actually means...so let's use a traffic light to help guide us!
Because we focus so much on building quality new bone, overall bone strength, and fracture prevention here at OsteoStrong, one of our most commonly asked question centers around the "T-Score" and a diagnosis of osteopenia or osteoporosis.
In this episode, let's clear up the confusion and find out what a T-Score actually is AND why it matters.
Let's dive in!
