Question:I am a healthy 45 yr old male with some lower back pain. A DEXA scan of the spine showed the
following scores:
T -3.0
Z -2.8
Diagnosis:Osteoporosis.
However, the score for my Pelvis was good (no osteoporosis)
T -1.8
Z -0.7
How is it possible for me to have oteoporosis in my spine but not in my other bones?
Answer:One of the factors affecting bone density is how much the bone is stressed.
It is possible that your normal activities stress your hip more than your spine.
In addition, if I recall correctly, the hip takes longer to change bone density
(in either direction).
