Bone Mineral Density Tests (cont.)
Medical Author:
Mythili Seetharaman, MD
Medical Editor:
William C. Shiel Jr., MD, FACP, FACR
William C. Shiel Jr., MD, FACP, FACRDr. Shiel received a Bachelor of Science degree with honors from the University of Notre Dame. There he was involved in research in radiation biology and received the Huisking Scholarship. After graduating from St. Louis University School of Medicine, he completed his Internal Medicine residency and Rheumatology fellowship at the University of California, Irvine. He is board-certified in Internal Medicine and Rheumatology. IN THIS ARTICLE
Pictures
Media type: Illustration Media file 2: Arrow indicates vertebral fractures. 
Media type: Illustration Media file 3: A. Normal spine, B. Moderately osteoporotic spine, C. Severely osteoporotic spine. 
Media type: Illustration Next Page: Must Read Articles Related to Bone Mineral Density Tests
Osteoporosis FAQs
Osteoporosis (or porous bone) is a disease in which bone loss occurs, so bones become weak and are more likely to break. This FAQ includes information about tre...learn more >>
Osteoporosis in Men
Osteoporosis (or porous bone) is a disease in which bones become weak and are more likely to break. Without prevention or treatment, osteoporosis can progress w...learn more >>
Prevention of Osteoporosis
Osteoporosis (or porous bone) is a disease in which bones become weak and are more likely to break (or fracture). Osteoporosis is preventable for most people. P...learn more >>
|
Healthy Bones
Get tips and advances in treatment.
From WebMD
Healthy Resources
Featured Centers
Health Solutions From Our Sponsors
Read What Your Physician is Reading on Medscape
Osteoporosis (Primary): Differential Diagnoses & Workup »
Osteoporosis is a systemic skeletal disease characterized by low bone mass and micro-architectural deterioration of bone tissue, with a consequent increase in bone fragility and susceptibility to bone fracture.
Featured Topics
Medical Dictionary
Use Pill Finder
Find it Now
Pill Identifier on RxList
- quick, easy,
pill identification
Find a Local Pharmacy
- including 24 hour, pharmacies
