i had my ankle fused three months ago. when the surgeon inserted the screws, they went thru my ankle like a sponge...totally porous. i had a bone density test done this week..and my spine and hip were mild osteopenia...indicitive of someone who stayed in bed for the three months of casting, etc.
how do i find someone to treat just one area?...
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I'm not sure about treatment for localized osteoporosis. This is something you need to discuss with a doctor who specializes in treating osteoporosis (typically an endocrinologist). See this link for more help:
Osteoporosis Doctors and Hospitals
http://www.healthcentral.com/osteoporosis/doctor-hospital.html
Keep us posted on what you find out. You've asked an interesting question.
Best of luck,
Maria
thanks maria...i'll keep intouch...i really feel like i'm into a new thing here...there must be more people with this issue than me...and i'd like to help others.
i'll let you know..