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If the patient or her doctor suspects she has or is at risk (see
Risk Survey) for osteoporosis, there are several things her doctor can do to assess her condition, including:
 | Review the patient's medical and family history |
| Discuss signs and symptoms |
| Conduct a physical exam |
| Have the patient undergo bone densitometry testing |
Bone densitometry measures the amount of calcium in the bones. The process takes only minutes and is completely painless. Results can establish if the patient has osteoporosis or osteopenia, a condition that is less severe but may lead to osteoporosis if something isn't done to prevent further bone loss.
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