Osteoporosis

X-ray of the bones show thinning of the cortex section of the bone.

A Whole Body Bone Densitometry Scanning can detect bone density loss. The scan works like a miniature x-ray (with minimal radiation exposure). The bone density of the hip, spine, forearm or the 'whole body' can be checked to diagnose osteoporosis before a debilitating, life-threatening fracture occurs.

Blood levels of Ca++ and phosphate are usually normal. Hormone levels of the thyroid and parathyroid maybe elevated in some cases.