Bone Health Screening: Understanding DEXA Scan Results and Fracture Risk
Learn how DEXA scan results reveal your bone health and fracture risk. Understand T-scores, FRAX risk tools, and what to do if your bones are weakening - before it's too late.
Learn how DEXA scan results reveal your bone health and fracture risk. Understand T-scores, FRAX risk tools, and what to do if your bones are weakening - before it's too late.
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