Identifying Osteoporosis

07 May Identifying Osteoporosis

Osteoporosis is not easily diagnosed without medical attention. It creeps up on you slowly over time and usually comes with no real symptoms until the moment you break a bone doing something that should’ve only left you with a minor bruise. Osteoporosis results in weak or brittle bones and can be diagnosed by a medical professional through the use of bone density tests and scans.

There is no cure, however, with more than 10 million people having this condition, medical professionals have been researching and coming up with treatments in order to prevent further damage to your already weakened bone structure.  If you believe you are suffering from these symptoms, and are searching for an orthopedist in Brooklyn, Advanced Orthopedics and Joint Preservation is here to help.  

How Do I Know if I Have Osteoporosis?

Since osteoporosis is a gradually oncoming condition, symptoms are typically non-existent, or at least not blatantly obvious. If you notice you have been breaking bones more than usual or your body feels less dense, you should visit a medical professional to receive specialized testing in order to determine if you have this condition and receive an official diagnosis. Our orthopedist in Brooklyn will be able to treat any injuries you have suffered from osteoporosis after you have been diagnosed.

Osteoporosis Testing

In order to test for osteoporosis, a doctor may use CT scans or x-rays, however, the most definite form of testing is a bone density scan (DEXA). After determining osteoporosis is present, regularly visiting a doctor and receiving specialized treatment is recommended in order to stay healthy and prevent the furthering of this condition.

What can an Orthopedist do for you?

Since often the first sign of osteoporosis is bone fractures, our orthopedist in Brooklyn will treat the initial injury before going through with diagnosis and further treatment. Once the injury has been treated, the most common osteoporosis plans include:

• A specialized diet plan to prevent further weakening of the bone structure
• Recommending and prescribing vitamins and certain medications which may slow bone loss
• Body strengthening exercises to strengthen existing structures
• Conducting regular testing on bone density
• Treating bone fractures due to osteoporosis
• A follow-up diagnosis and treatment plan

An orthopedist will not help to expedite rapid and effective treatment but specialize in prevention methods as well. Patient education is an important aspect of what orthopedists can do to treat those who suffer from osteoporosis bone fractures.  This helps to prevent further issues for the patient such as metabolism changes, immobilization, development of underlying medical issues, or even life-threatening illnesses. An essential role of an orthopedist is identifying patients who require the proper osteoporosis treatment before they experience more fractured bones.  After being diagnosed with osteoporosis, it is vital to be seen by an orthopedist before or after any injuries occur.

Orthopedist in Brooklyn

Advanced Orthopedics & Joint Preservation can help treat this condition and potentially prevent the condition from continuing and causing more severe bone loss.

Our orthopedist in Brooklyn offers services to help with several conditions including osteoporosis. If you’ve recently had a bone fracture and have had more fractures than usual from only minor trauma, you may have osteoporosis. Contact us today if you or someone you know is suffering these symptoms.