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Osteoporosis is usually a condition of ageing; where bones become thinner and thus more likely to break (fracture). Less commonly, there are other causes for osteoporosis such as hormonal conditions (early onset menopause, thyroid or parathyroid conditions), renal failure, dietary and lifestyle issues or rarely genetic syndromes.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”14px”][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n
There are various risk factors for osteoporosis, including:<\/p>\n
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Your risk of fracture can be assessed by a bone mineral density test (BMD). This test can be useful to predict the future probability of a fracture. If you have already had a fracture, the BMD is useful to guide specific therapy to prevent fractures in the future.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”14px”][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n
Osteoporosis treatment involves living a healthy, active life; with regular weight bearing exercise that incorporates the spine, hip and wrist. Your doctor can refer you to specific classes that may improve balance and prevent future falls.<\/p>\n
Depending on your risk of fracture, specific medication can be taken to prevent fractures. Talk to your endocrinologist about the available therapies and their benefits.[\/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”14px”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row disable_element=”yes” css=”.vc_custom_1617166316313{padding-top: 22px !important;padding-bottom: 46px !important;}”][vc_column][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n
Specialists with our practice who have a focus of Osteoporosis are:[\/vc_column_text][vc_row_inner css=”.vc_custom_1493801601306{padding-top: 77px !important;}”][vc_column_inner offset=”vc_col-md-4″]