Bone Density Screens



The National Osteoporosis Foundation recommends a bone density test for individuals who are over age 50 with a history of a broken bone. Men older than 70 and women who are age 65 or over, postmenopausal or recently stopped hormone therapy should also be tested. 

A bone density screen can:

  • Pinpoint a decrease in bone density before a bone is broken
  • Determine a patient’s risk for broken bones
  • Confirm an osteoporosis diagnosis, if the patient has broken bones
