May Is Osteoporosis Awareness and Prevention Month
Osteoporosis is a condition characterized by the loss of the normal density of bone, resulting in fragile bone
three-pronged approach to osteoporosis.
Step one: Bone scans
Step two: Osteoporosis education and treatment.
Step three: Fall prevention
Bone scans using dual X-ray absorptiometry (the gold standard for bone density tests) to the following patients:
* All patients over age 50 with a history of fragility fractures (fractures not due to trauma)
* All women over age 65
* All men over age 70
* All patients on high doses of corticosteroids and certain other drugs
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Dr Marwah
Friday, May 22, 2009
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