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9th Nov, 2009 | Source : American Orthopaedic Association
Nearly 10 million Americans are affected by osteoporosis and 34 million more are at risk. Osteoporosis is a serious health problem affecting both men and women. Whether you have suffered a fracture or not, the good news is that, you are only a click away from ways to improve your bone health.
The Own the Bone Web site makes it easy for patients and caretakers to connect to educational information. Take advantage of these resources to help support 7 Steps you can take to achieve better bone health, for instance:
1. Remember to talk to your doctor
If you have broken a bone it is important to learn why your bone broke in the first place. Age and gender are not always an indicator of low bone density/mass. Often a fracture is the first indication that you have osteoporosis or low bone mass. You are now two to four times more likely to get another fracture unless you get treatment. It is important to make sure to tell your doctors about the fracture (even after you have healed). Ask your doctors about bone mineral density (BMD) testing, which is the best way to measure the health of your bones. Ask your doctors about the benefits and risks of medications that help minimize bone loss, build bone, and reduce the risk of future fractures.
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The Own the Bone Web site makes it easy for patients and caretakers to connect to educational information. Take advantage of these resources to help support 7 Steps you can take to achieve better bone health, for instance:
1. Remember to talk to your doctor
If you have broken a bone it is important to learn why your bone broke in the first place. Age and gender are not always an indicator of low bone density/mass. Often a fracture is the first indication that you have osteoporosis or low bone mass. You are now two to four times more likely to get another fracture unless you get treatment. It is important to make sure to tell your doctors about the fracture (even after you have healed). Ask your doctors about bone mineral density (BMD) testing, which is the best way to measure the health of your bones. Ask your doctors about the benefits and risks of medications that help minimize bone loss, build bone, and reduce the risk of future fractures.
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4th Nov, 2009 | Source : American Orthopaedic Association
Nearly 10 million Americans are affected by osteoporosis and 34 million more are at risk. Osteoporosis is a serious health problem affecting both men and women. Whether you have suffered a fracture or not, the good news is that, you are only a click away from ways to improve your bone health.
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28th Jul, 2009 | Source : American Orthopaedic Association (AOA)
The American Bone Health Prevalence Report states that more people in the United States suffer a fragility fracture each year than are diagnosed with a heart attack (MI), stroke or breast cancer combined. In fact, according to the National Osteoporosis Foundation (NOF), up to 50% of all women and 25% of all men over age 50 years…
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