First scan 12/2/97 | Second scan 4/20/99 | |||||||
REGION | BMD g/cm2 | T-score | Z-score | REGION | BMD g/cm2 | T-score | Z-score | |
L1-4 | .748 | -3.60 | -2.26 | L1-4 | .644 | -3.66 | -2.62 |
REPORT: (for the second scan):
Bone density was measured at L1 through L4. The patient's bone density is compared to young normal and age and sex matched individuals and to Lunar done 12/97. Osteoporosis is indicated at L1, L2, L3 and L4 with 61%, 58%, 62% and 64% bone density respectively of young normals. This corresponds to an average fall of 10% from previous study.
IMPRESSION:
Osteoporosis is noted at the lumbar spine with a fall of 10% from 1997.
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On the basis of this report, the patient's physician told her to double her alendronate from 10 to 20 mg/day.
Updated 8/8/05