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At HeartSavers we offer a Bone Density Scan for the detection of Osteoporosis.

Osteoporosis is a silent disease in which bones become fragile and are more prone to fracturing (breaking). This condition is responsible for 1.5 million fractures annually in the United States. A majority of the fractures occur in the hip, spine, and wrist. People may not know they have osteoporosis until their bones become so weak that a sudden strain, bump, or fall can cause a fracture or a vertebra to collapse. If not prevented or left untreated, osteoporosis can progress unnoticed until a bone breaks.

The Bone Density Scan allows for the early detection of osteoporosis. With this knowledge numerous therapies (i.e. diet, dietary supplements, weight-bearing exercise, and medication) may be implemented to slow or stop the progression of the disease.

QCT Scan may be appropriate for:
Postmenopausal women
Premenopausal women and men with any of the following risk factors:

o                    Thin or small frame

o                    Family history of osteoporosis

o                    Diet low in calcium

o                    Cigarette smoking

 o                  Excessive use of alcohol

  o                   Inactive live style

  o                   Use of corticosteroids or thyroid medication

  o                    Low testosterone levels in men


Facts about Osteoporosis:

- One in two women and one in eight men over the age of 50 will have an osteoporosis-related fracture in their lifetime.

- Osteoporosis is often called the “silent disease” because bone loss occurs without symptoms. People may not know they have osteoporosis until their bones become so weak that a sudden strain, bump, or fall causes a fracture or a vertebra to collapse.

- Currently, in the United States, 18 million individuals have low bone mass, placing them at increased risk for osteoporosis

- Once bone loss is detected, numerous therapies (diet, dietary supplements, weight-bearing exercise, and medication) can be prescribed to slow or halt the progression of the process, and possibly even increase bone density.