Central DEXA The central DEXA measures bone density in the center of the body—in the spine and hip. People are most likely to experience low bone density in these areas, and they are where low bone ...

Alendronate has been shown to increase bone mineral density (BMD ... trochanter, or lumbar spine) was roughly 2%--3% greater in both alendronate groups than in the placebo group, although BMD ...

Neural foraminal stenosis causes nerve irritation and compression when the space a spinal nerve travels through narrows.

Later puberty in young men is linked to lower bone volume and lean mass, but a healthier body composition. Earlier puberty ...

Low BMD is a sign of osteoporosis ... which significantly affects the bone mineral density of both femur and lumbar spine.” ...

with a bone mineral density T score at the lumbar spine, femoral neck, or total hip that was lower than 0 (scores of -1 or higher typically indicate normal bone density). A T score of -2.5 or less ...

often in the lower back. In more advanced cases, it can lead to fusing joints and reduced mobility. AS is also associated with reduced bone mineral density, which can increase a person’s chances ...

To explore potential factors that could be associated with low bone mineral density (BMD) in female endurance runners. Methods: Fifty two female endurance runners (1500 m to marathon), aged 18–44 ...

Low bone density, or osteopenia ... have weakened bones until they experience a fracture, usually in the hip, spine, wrist, or upper arm, following a minor fall or injury. Spine fractures ...

Researchers predicted the likelihood of achieving target T-scores in postmenopausal women with osteoporosis who received denosumab therapy for 10 years.