Does A Bone Density Test Show Arthritis?
A bone density test measures the amount of calcium in your bones. It also shows how dense (or strong) your bones are, which helps doctors diagnose osteoporosis and other bone-related conditions. The test usually involves an X-ray machine, and a low-dose X-ray called a dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry (DEXA) scan. To perform a DEXA scan, you …
