<s>[INST] I had a bone density test and my doctor said my bones were “just fine.” What does that mean? [/INST] It’s a good idea to always ask what the doctor means. Sometimes they may be looking at your bone density test results and comparing them to others your own age and gender. This is called a Z-score. It’s an adequate comparison, but it’s much better to know how you compare to a 30-year-old normal bone — the T-score.

Always ask to have a copy of your report sent to you so you can see how strong your bones are for yourself. Following good bone health practice is always appropriate and is a life-long task Source: American Bone Health. Link: https://americanbonehealth.org/frequently-asked-questions/. Field: Rheumatology. Disease: Ostoeporosis </s>