What is a DEXA bone scan and what does it show?

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Your doctor might have spoken about getting a DEXA scan - but why would you need one, and what do the results mean? Leading consultant rheumatologist Professor David Reid explains.

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I had one of these a few year's back was told I have brittle bones in base of spine and when I walk for exercise my back still gets sore do I have to stop working

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My DEXA results are 4.5 in spine and hip. Can't find any concise information about the meaning of this, other than that it indicates severe osteoporosis. What I wish to know is: has anyone ever had a score of 5, 6 or 7? Other number results? Does this mean I shall definitely have a fracture? Internet offers nothing about this, so perhaps the knowledge is not out there yet, and doctors only know about average cases and numbers. I am hungry for any further information at all! Thank you.

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I don't want a rich, red-faced guy with an expensive suit and yellow silk tie to talk to me about my bone scan. Please do better.

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Why a PROFESSOR is reading the text lol

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