UNDERSTANDING YOUR RESULTS
A REMS scan provides a detailed analysis of several key aspects of bone health. It measures bone density to determine the amount of mineral content in your bones, which is essential for diagnosing conditions like osteopenia or osteoporosis. The scan also calculates a Fragility Score, which assesses the microstructural integrity of your bone tissue—offering insight into how likely your bones are to weaken or fracture over time. In addition, REMS includes a fracture risk prediction, combining bone density and quality data to estimate your likelihood of experiencing a fracture. Some REMS devices also provide body composition analysis, measuring factors like fat mass, lean mass, and hydration to give a broader picture of your overall musculoskeletal health.
1. Bone Density
2. Fragility Score
The Fragility Score is a unique measurement provided by the REMS scan that assesses the internal quality and strength of your bone tissue. Unlike bone density alone, which measures mineral content, the Fragility Score looks at how your bone structure holds up under stress—giving a clearer picture of how likely your bones are to break.
Bone Density refers to the amount of mineral—mainly calcium and phosphorus—contained in a specific volume of your bone. It’s a key indicator of bone strength and is commonly used to diagnose conditions like osteopenia and osteoporosis.
3. Fracture Risk Prediction
Your fracture risk prediction is a composite score based on two important factors: your bone density and your Fragility Score. Bone density tells us how much mineral is in your bones, while the Fragility Score reflects the internal quality and strength of your bone tissue. Together, these two measurements give us a clearer picture of how likely you are to experience a fracture.
The number shown—'Risk of Major Osteoporotic Fracture per 1,000 subjects per 5 years'—tells us how many people out of 1,000 with similar bone health are expected to break a major bone, like the hip, spine, wrist, or shoulder, within the next 5 years. For example, if your number is 60, that means 60 out of 1,000 people like you could experience a serious fracture during that time. This helps us understand your personal risk and guide the best next steps for your bone health.
4. Body Composition
Body Composition analysis provides a breakdown of what your body is made of—primarily fat mass, lean muscle mass, and total body water. This information helps you understand more than just your weight by showing how much of your body is muscle versus fat. With REMS technology, body composition insights can support your fitness, nutrition, and bone health goals by giving a clearer picture of your overall musculoskeletal health and tracking changes over time.
