z-score

[Di04]

hi all.

On my (2nd) Dexa scan I did not get a Frax calculation because I am on Prolia. Two years ago - pre Prolia- my Frax showed 12.3% likelihood of hip fracture and 23% of major osteoporotic fracture. I have underlying disease.

This scan I got BMD, t-score and z-score. My T-score showed improvement of ~6% after 2 years of Prolia.

Looking for clearer interpretation of these numbers. I know the T-score does not tell the whole story. Any insights out there?

[usr2022]

This page explains the DEXA scores:

Understanding Bone Density Results

Your T-score and Z-score Explained

americanbonehealth.org/bone...

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You can use an online FRAX calculator, with your new numbers :

frax.shef.ac.uk/FRAX/tool.aspx

FRAX charts:

frax.shef.ac.uk/frax/charts...

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Indications for Bone Mineral Density (BMD) Testing

iscd.org/official-positions...

[Di04 in reply to usr2022]

Thanks!