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the Numbers Mean What is a bone mineral density test? A bone mineral density test measures calcium

Overview of Osteoporosis Osteoporosis is a bone disease that develops when bone mineral density and bone

arms). In addition, your doctor may order a test that measures your bone mineral density (BMD) in

steps NIH and NIAMS are taking to address and overcome common challenges faced by early

commonly break hip, spine, and wrist bones. While osteoporosis is the most common bone disease, it is

provides a soft framework, and calcium (KAL-see-uhm), a mineral that adds strength and

mostly of a protein called collagen (KAA-luh-jn) and a mineral called calcium phosphate (KAL

Overview of Osteoporosis Osteoporosis is a bone disease that develops when bone mineral density and bone

their bones later. There are several kinds of bone disease. The most common is osteoporosis. In