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The nurse sent them to a Dr. at UNC that helped establish norms for DEXAs

in children-thought I would share what he had to say in case anyone else has

children who have had DEXAs and is having trouble understanding the results.

Here is the review that was faxed to me today:

" In children bone density T-scores are meaningless and should be 100%,

absolutely, totally ignored. Statements on automated DXA reports regarding

'osteoporosis' or 'osteopenia' are mindlessly triggered statements based on

T-scores and, therefore are meaningless and should also be totally ignored.

Based on our own normal reference data, ph's lumbar spine z-score

is approximately -0.3 (25th-50th %ile), and proximal femur z-score is

approximately +0.4 (50th - 75th %ile). One z-score is slightly above, one

slightly below average, and both very much 'normal'.

Similarly, 's lumbar spine z-score is -1.2 (5th-15th %ile) and

proximal femur z-score is -0.4 (25th-50th %ile). Both z-scores are below

average, but still within the normal range.

There is no evidence that children with these BMD z-scores are at

increased risk for fracture compared to other normal children. There is

absolutely no reason to consider pamidronate or other experimental

interventions for osteoporosis based on these normal BMD z-scores. "

DR XXXXXXXXXXX 8-11-06

Peace Be With You,

Pattie

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fears but fortifies your faith; sees your anxieties but frees your spirit;

recognizes your disabilities but emphasizes your possibilities. ~

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