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How do I interpret my ultrasound bone measurement report?
| Your individual ultrasound measurement is expressed in four ways: |
| BUA |
This is the actual ultrasound reading in decibels/megahertz. |
| % EXP |
This shows your results as a percentage of the measurement that is expected for a person of your age and sex. |
| Zu |
This is referred to as a Z-Score and is a comparison of your results with other people of your age and sex. |
| Tu |
This is referred to as a T-Score and is a comparison of your results with those of
typical, young, healthy people of your sex. The T-Scoreshows the amount your bones have weakened compared to a normal 20 year old person of your sex and is shown by horizontal colored green, yellow, and red bands on the report. |
| Band |
Fracture risk |
T-Score (SD) |
| GREEN |
Low |
greater then -1SD |
| YELLOW |
Moderate |
between –1SD and -2SD |
| RED |
High |
less than –2SD |
| Note: A standard deviation (SD) is a measure of how widely values are dispersed from the average value (the mean). T-Score = number of standard deviations that the reading is away from young normal. |
NOTE: The results of your scan should not be taken in isolation, if they are of concern consult your doctor. |
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