What T-score is indicative of osteopenia?

What T-score is indicative of osteopenia?

• A. above -1.0
• B. between -1.0 and -2.5
• C. below -2.5
• D. between -2.5 and -3.5

Answer: (B)

Bone density is reported as a T-score, showing how far your bone mineral density deviates from that of a young healthy adult, measured in standard deviations. A normal T-score is above -1.0. When the T-score falls between -1.0 and -2.5, bone density is reduced but not to the level of osteoporosis—that range is called osteopenia. A T-score of -2.5 or lower defines osteoporosis. Osteopenia flags increased fracture risk relative to normal, and management depends on overall fracture risk assessment, not just the T-score.

Bone density is reported as a T-score, showing how far your bone mineral density deviates from that of a young healthy adult, measured in standard deviations. A normal T-score is above -1.0. When the T-score falls between -1.0 and -2.5, bone density is reduced but not to the level of osteoporosis—that range is called osteopenia. A T-score of -2.5 or lower defines osteoporosis. Osteopenia flags increased fracture risk relative to normal, and management depends on overall fracture risk assessment, not just the T-score.