Osteoporosis Medical Services

Effective Screening
Expert Treatment
Onsite DEXA Machine

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Osteoporosis

Osteoporosis is low bone density which predisposes the individual to fracture. This disease is often silent until late in the disease course – after a fracture. It is important for all individuals with risk factors to be screened with a Bone Density Test (DEXA) to determine if they have Osteoporosis. Osteoporosis can occur in both men and women.

Risk Factors:

Old age
Steroid use
Tobacco use
Family history
Low calcium intake
Heavy alcohol use
Over replaced thyroid

Anti-estrogen and anti-testosterone treatment
Lactose intolerance
Sedentary lifestyle
Anorexia
Low vitamin D
Low body weight
Early menopause

Treatment

Treatment of osteoporosis includes maintenance of satisfactory daily calcium and vitamin D intake, weight-bearing exercise, avoidance of modifiable risk factors, and medications as needed. There are many available treatments including pills, shots, and IVs. Your individualized treatment plan is custom-designed based on many factors including history of fracture, DXA T score, underlying medical conditions, and other factors. Once on treatment, the patient’s response is monitored with repeat DXA tests every two years and regular blood tests.