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Spinal quantitative computed tomography bone mineral density (BMD) criteria for degenerative diseases. Table adapted from the American College of Radiology guidelines for performance of musculoskeletal quantitative computed tomography.74
| Trabecular spine BMD range | World Health Organization diagnostic category |
|---|---|
| >120 mg/cm3 | Normal |
| 80–120 mg/cm3 | Osteopenia |
| <80 mg/cm3 | Osteoporosis |
