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Osteoporosis is a progressive and degenerative bone loss disease that results in an increase risk of spine, hip,
wrist, arm and leg fractures. According to a report by the US Surgeon General, each year roughly 1.5 million people suffer a bone fracture related to
osteoporosis. About 20% of senior citizens who suffer a hip fracture die within a year of fracture.
Contrary to popular belief, women are not the only ones affected. One in five men over age 50 will have an osteoporosis-related fracture in their lifetime.
Early detection and treatment is essential to diminish the potentially debilitating and disabling effects of osteoporosis. The Sparrow Ramblewood Imaging Center utilizes a
state-of-the-art DEXA Scanner to measure bone density in hips, forearms and backs. Sparrow recommends adequate calcium, vitamin D, appropriate exercise and, in some cases, medication for maintaining bone health.
Osteoporosis Informational Links:
American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons
Food and Drug Administration
International Osteoporosis Foundation
Medline Plus®
National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases
National Institute of Health, Osteoporosis and Related Bone Diseases National Resource Center
National Institute on Aging
National Osteoporosis Foundation
The National Women's Health Information Center (Project of the US Department of Health and Human Services Office on Women's Health)
Powerful Bones, Powerful Girls
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