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Osteoporosis is a classification of bone density loss. There is normal osteopenia (in the middle) and osteoporosis, which is based on bone mineral density from a DEXA scan (dual energy x-ray absorptiometry). Osteoporosis increases the risk of fractures affecting the spine and hips.