Osteoporosis is the most common bone disorder. With osteoporosis, the body loses bone mineral density (BMD) and bone strength, increasing the risk of fracture. There are no warning signs at the beginning. In fact, most people don’t even realize they have it.
Bone fracture, pain, deformity, and disability may not appear until osteoporosis becomes more advanced. That’s why osteoporosis is often called the “silent killer.”
The good news is that osteoporosis is preventable! The Campbell Clinic Center for Bone Health is here to help. Through bone density testing and other means, we can perform a thorough evaluation of your current bone health. We can also evaluate your risk for future bone fractures.
The Center for Bone Health at Campbell Clinic is ready to help you. We provide all the latest osteoporosis treatments following best practice guidelines endorsed by leading medical societies and associations. Our team gives you personalized care that’s right for you based on your unique risk profile, health, family history and test results.
Fragility fractures are broken bones from minor fall or other injury that you wouldn’t expect to cause a fracture. For example, slipping while walking and breaking your arm. This type of injury may be a sign of osteoporosis or weakened bones.
If you experience a fragility fracture, you need to consider your overall bone health. Because once you have one fracture, you are twice as likely to have another. At Campbell Clinic, we can perform a bone density evaluation to assess your risk for future fractures.
Fragility fracture treatment is twofold. It should treat both the broken bone and your risk for future fractures. First, you will need to walk-in or make an appointment with an orthopedic specialist to treat your fracture.
After treating the fracture, your provider may evaluate your bone health using a DEXA Scan. This will help them determine whether osteoporosis or low bone density contributed to your injury. Depending on your risk factors, your fragility fracture treatment plan may include:
The DEXA Bone Density Scan is a medical imaging test. It uses X-rays to measure bone mineral density and evaluate bone strength. Providers use a DEXA Scan to screen for osteoporosis. These scans can also identify other conditions that weaken bones or increase the risk of fractures.
We will file your DEXA Bone Density Scans with your insurance carrier. Coverage may vary depending on your individual plan.
Ask your Campbell Clinic provider whether they recommend a DEXA Bone Density Scan test for your bone health. You will need a referral to schedule your test.
Your provider may recommend a DEXA Scan to:
DEXA Scans are often recommended for:
Your provider can help determine if a bone density test is right for you based on your age, health history, and risk factors.
Specialties: Bone Health, Spine
Locations: Germantown, Southaven
Specialties: Trauma, Bone Health
Locations: Medical Center
Specialties: Trauma, Bone Health
Locations: Medical Center
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