Once we've discovered we have osteoporosis, we all want some reassurance that our best efforts with exercise, diet, supplements and bone... Read more »
You're concerned about your bone health. Perhaps you've heard the worrisome statistics - that up to half of postmenopausal women, and a... Read more »
This article is a follow-up to the last titled Secondary Causes of Osteoporosis: Could They be Causing Your Low T-Scores? In this post... Read more »
The gold standard for bone density measurement is the DXA scan, but now we have a new ultra-sound measuring tool approved by the Food and... Read more »
Currently the best available evaluation of one's bone density is performed with a DXA scan. This is a radiological study that uses minimal... Read more »
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Doctors helping patients with hip replacements face a special problem. The use of some types of hip sockets can lead to bone loss around the implant.... Read more »
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Your bones give your body its shape, help you move, and support your body. Your bones also help protect your heart, lungs, and brain. Even though... Read more »
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Osteolysis or bone loss after total knee replacement (TKR) can be a problem. Tiny flecks of bone and debris from the backside of the implant lead to... Read more »
When people lose weight, they often lose some muscle and bone mass as well, but a new study has found that changes in the bone may continue even... Read more »
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For 30 years researchers have looked for ways to reduce bone loss after total hip replacement (THR). The stiff implant results in atrophy of the... Read more »