Bone Mineral Density test help experts to measure the amount of minerals in bones. It is the only way other than broken bone to know if the person has osteoporosis. Osteoporosis is a bone disease that progresses silently, making bones weak and thin. It leads to bone tissue frail over time and result in disabling fractures.

Anyone can fall to be a victim to Osteoporosis. But the chances are more amongst
» All women over the age of 65
» A family history of osteoporosis
» Chronic kidney disease
» Early menopause
» Rheumatoid arthritis
» Height loss that is indicative of compression fractures in the spinal column
» Eating disorder leading to low body weight.