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World Health Organisation (WHO) Classification Criteria for Osteoporosis

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Table adapted from Amarnath SS, et al. (2023)

Classification of osteoporosis is based on BMD (Bone Mineral Density) testing with DEXA (Dual emission X-ray Absorptiometry).

This classification devised by the WHO (World Health Organization) utilizes T-scores in BMD reporting of women in menopausal transition or postmenopause and men ≥ 50 years [2]

References:

  1. https://www.who.int/
  2. Amarnath SS, Kumar V, Das SL. Classification of Osteoporosis. Indian J Orthop. 2023 Dec 6;57(Suppl 1):49-54. doi: 10.1007/s43465-023-01058-3. PMID: 38107823; PMCID: PMC10721754.

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