February 9, 2018
Our Target is NO NEW FRACTURES. The original goal by DXA was a T-score of -2.4 or better. But age is a huge factor in actual fracture risk. The fracture risk...
March 14, 2017
Choose your parents well. Their genetics mix to form your genetics. Your genetics play a large role in determining your potential strengths and weaknesses. However, what you do with your...
March 7, 2017
Smoking is a major risk factor for fractures. Smoking suppresses the osteoblasts (the cells that make new bone). The osteoclasts (cells that eat away bone) then can easily outdo the...
October 29, 2014
Fractures are NOT FUN. Not something you want to repeat. Any fracture is a Bone Attack. It is a warning that you probably have Bone Health issues that can be improved....
October 6, 2014
Anabolic medication for osteoporosis actually increases bone thickness and strength! Antiresorptive medications for osteoporosis (Fosamax, Alendronate, Actonel, Atelvia, Boniva, Evista, Reclast, Prolia) only preserve bone. We have talked about all...
May 30, 2014
Patients who have already fractured may need osteoporosis medications. Adding fractures to a low BMD or T-score on DXA makes the Clinical Osteoporosis more severe and increases Fracture Risk. This...
May 17, 2014
Fracture Risk is the elephant in the room. Fractures can keep you from doing what you want for weeks or months. Fractures can put you in a Nursing Home, sometimes...
December 14, 2013
Recently a patient finished her half hour visit by saying, “so there is nothing you can do for me”. We had discussed Low Bone Mineral Density (BMD) on her DXA;...
May 9, 2013
If your Mom had Osteoporosis, you are also at risk for osteoporosis and fractures. If a parent had a broken hip, you are at increased risk of fracture. Choosing your...
April 17, 2013
The goal of Bone Health Evaluation and Treatment is Fracture Prevention! DXA and Bone Mineral Density (BMD) are useful tools for evaluation. But DXA and BMD are only one out of...