Osteopeni

Were you looking for information about Osteopenia? Osteopeni is a common misspelling of osteopenia.
 
Osteopenia is a type of condition that results in decreased bone density. A healthcare provider can diagnose it using a bone density test. This condition is a milder form of osteoporosis, as people who have osteopenia have less bone loss occurring than in someone who has osteoporosis. However, people who have it are at a higher risk of developing osteoporosis. It is recommended that people who are 65 years old or older have a bone density test.
 
(For more information, click Osteopenia. This article offers an overview of what osteopenia is and how it is different from osteoporosis. You can also click any of the links in the box to the right for specific information.)
 
Written by/reviewed by: Arthur Schoenstadt, MD
Last reviewed by: Arthur Schoenstadt, MD
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