Z score measures the bone mineral density compared to:
Correct Answer: Age, race and sex matched individuals
Description: Z Score * Z score compares the patients BMD with that of adult of the same race, age and sex. Z Score indicates possible secondary osteoporosis. A Z Score of - 2 or below should trigger investigation for underlying disease.
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Orthopaedics
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