The T-score compares BMD to young healthy adults. In premenopausal women and men < 50, use the Z-score (comparison to age-matched peers) instead.
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Last Review: 2026
| Category | T-score Range |
|---|---|
| Normal | ≥ -1.0 |
| Low Bone Mass (Osteopenia) | -1.0 to -2.5 |
| Osteoporosis | ≤ -2.5 |
| Severe Osteoporosis | ≤ -2.5 PLUS fragility fracture |
World Health Organization. • WHO Technical Report Series 843. 1994;The official publication defining the -2.5 SD threshold for osteoporosis.
Last Comprehensive Review: 2026
Clinical Context
We think this might be relevant to the clinical guidance for Osteoporosis Diagnosis (T-score).
Clinical Context
We think this might be relevant to the clinical guidance for Osteoporosis Diagnosis (T-score).
Clinical Context
We think this might be relevant to the clinical guidance for Osteoporosis Diagnosis (T-score).
