Dexa scan value greater than -1 is interpreted as which category?

Dexa scan value greater than -1 is interpreted as which category?

• A. Osteopenia
• B. Osteoporosis
• C. Severe osteoporosis
• D. Normal

Answer: (D)

DEXA results use a T-score, which shows how many standard deviations your bone density is from the mean of a young healthy adult. A T-score of -1.0 or higher is considered normal bone density. Scores between -1.0 and -2.5 indicate osteopenia, and -2.5 or lower indicate osteoporosis, with severe osteoporosis reserved for osteoporosis plus a fragility fracture. So a value greater than -1 falls into the normal category.

DEXA results use a T-score, which shows how many standard deviations your bone density is from the mean of a young healthy adult. A T-score of -1.0 or higher is considered normal bone density. Scores between -1.0 and -2.5 indicate osteopenia, and -2.5 or lower indicate osteoporosis, with severe osteoporosis reserved for osteoporosis plus a fragility fracture. So a value greater than -1 falls into the normal category.