Bone Mineral Density Tests: What the Numbers Mean | NIAMS
A T-score is the difference between your bone mineral density and 0, which is the bone mineral density of a healthy young adult. The lower your T-score, the higher your risk of bone fracture.
Osteoporosis T-Score: Do I Have a Normal Bone Density?
Nov 13, 2025 · Key Takeaways A T-score of -2.5 or lower indicates osteoporosis and a high risk for fractures. A DEXA scan is the most common test to measure your bone density and …
Bone Density Test, Osteoporosis Screening & T-score Interpretation
Bone mineral density – The output of a DXA test is a number called a T-score. Normal is zero (0). The more negative the number, the weaker your bones and the more likely they are to break. …
T-Score Vs. Z-Score for Osteoporosis: What the Results Mean
Feb 21, 2023 · Both t-scores and z-scores represent your bone loss as a standard deviation compared with either young adults or peers. In other words, a score of 0 means you have …
T Scores & Z Scores: What Your Bone Density Scan Results Mean
Mar 13, 2025 · What Are T-Scores? Postmenopausal women and men over the age of 50 will receive a diagnostic T-score. A T-score of -1.0 or higher suggests regular bone density. A T …
T-Scores | SHP - Tone Your Bones
A T-score of -1 to 0 and above is considered normal bone density. A T-score between -1 and -2.5 is diagnosed as osteopenia. A score of -2.5 or below is diagnosed as osteoporosis. There are …
What T-score value indicates osteoporosis? - Medical News Today
Jun 27, 2023 · A T-score is a measurement of bone density. The value shows the difference in a person’s bone mass in comparison with an average healthy 30-year-old. It can reveal a …
How to know if your bones are thinning - Harvard Health
Feb 7, 2025 · In ultrasound, sound waves measure bone mineral density at the heel, shin, or finger. The test is sometimes used at health fairs and in some medical offices. The DEXA scan …
What Is A T-Score And What Does It Mean? - Northwell Health
Bone density test results include a T-score, a standardized measurement that compares your bones to the bones of healthy young adults. This is because people achieve peak bone mass …
The Bone Density Scale: What the Scores Mean - Biology Insights
Jul 27, 2025 · For postmenopausal women and men aged 50 and older, the T-score is used for diagnostic classification. A T-score of -1.0 or higher indicates normal bone density, while …