77% OF female and male Americans with Osteoporosis don’t know they have this medical condition-National Osteoporosis Foundation.

Osteoporosis represents a significant cause of morbidity and mortality. Risk factors for osteoporosis include Caucasian race, low body fat, short stature, sedentary lifestyle, positive family history, smoking, hyperthyroidism, frequent alcohol use, malabsorption problems, certain medications (anticoagulants, steroids, anticonvulsants, excessive thyroid hormones, certain cancer treatments), diet low in calcium, and low testosterone levels in men.

Bone Density Screenings
A bone density screening identifies individuals—both women and men—at risk for developing osteoporosis. Early detection of bone loss provides an opportunity for intervention to prevent problems.

Deciding to Test for Osteoporosis
As people age, their bones thin, a process which cannot be completely stopped. Osteoporosis occurs when bones become so thin they could break during normal daily activities such as lifting something heavy or even rolling over in bed.

However, osteoporosis can be reduced or delayed through the practice of healthy habits, such as eating a nutritious diet that included sufficient calcium, phosphorous and vitamin D. and participating in regular weight-bearing exercise, to help build and strengthen bones while young. Medications can also help reduce bone loss and increase their thickness.

It’s important to diagnose and treat osteoporosis before symptoms such as broken bones occur. At TRIUNE, we can evaluate your medical history, perform an in-house Bone Densitometry by Accudexa test and discuss whether further testing is appropriate for you.

Click here to schedule your complimentary bone density screening or call our office immediately—(215) 627-6279.