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Are you at risk for Osteoporosis?  We
perform bone density testing right in the office using dexa bone density scanner. You do not need to get undressed. The test measures bone density in the hips and spine.
It is a painless, simple, and comfortable test that can be done at the time of your annual physical exam. This can also be done as a single appointment Monday through Friday.
Bone density is greatest at age 30, and drops slowly from that point. Bone loss rapidly accelerates at menopause, leading to height loss, vertebral fractures and back pain, dowager's hump,
and the potential for increased hip fractures, and wrist fractures. Working with Heather Canning, we try to make the procedure pleasant and efficient. At the end of the test, you will be given
immediate results, and if necessary, we will send a complete report to any other physician that you request.
Osteoporosis is preventable! |
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Osteoporosis is preventable with calcium, vitamin D, weight- bearing exercise, and
good health habits. Smoking, having infrequent periods due to excessive weight loss, steroid use, alcohol, low calcium intake, and menopause all lower bone density.
Women with increased risk factors, with bone and rib fractures, and with height loss, are entitled every 2 years to bone density testing. After menopause, all women are entitled to bone
density testing every two years. We are happy to answer any questions. (Incidentally, Medicare not only pays for the procedure, but physicians are criticized if
they are not monitoring their patients every two years!) |
