Information About Osteoporosis
Osteoporosis is a common orthopedic problem that causes brittle and weak bones. Understanding the cause of osteoporosis is the key to effective treatment and prevention.
Understand Osteoporosis
Learn the basics of osteoporosis, including information about diagnosis, treatment, and complications from this common condition.
Learn the basics of osteoporosis, including information about diagnosis, treatment, and complications from this common condition.
Do I Need a Bone Density Test?
A bone density test, or DEXA scan, is used to determine if a patient has osteoporosis. If you are at risk for osteoporosis, then a bone density test may be appropriate.
A bone density test, or DEXA scan, is used to determine if a patient has osteoporosis. If you are at risk for osteoporosis, then a bone density test may be appropriate.
Make Your Home Safe & Prevent Falls
Home safety is important in preventing falls in the elderly. All people over age 65 or anyone with osteoporosis should check to ensure their home is safe. It's easy to prevent falls and fractures, but treatment of these injuries can be difficult.
Home safety is important in preventing falls in the elderly. All people over age 65 or anyone with osteoporosis should check to ensure their home is safe. It's easy to prevent falls and fractures, but treatment of these injuries can be difficult.
Osteoporosis & Young Women
The best time to prevent osteoporosis is early in life. Bone is living tissue, constantly being rebuilt.
The best time to prevent osteoporosis is early in life. Bone is living tissue, constantly being rebuilt.