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| Understanding Osteoporosis |
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| Have you ever wondered why we get shorter as we get older? While it's true that all of us will experience some natural bone loss with age, the stooped posture or loss of height you often see in the elderly is actually caused by multiple vertebral fractures, as a result of osteoporosis. This is a condition in which bones become thinner, softer, and "sponge-like" due to a loss of stored minerals. Fortunately, osteoporosis is usually painless until the bone fractures. Unfortunately, this means you can be at risk and not even know it until it is too late. |
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| One in two women and one in eight men over age 50 will have an osteoporotic fracture in their lifetime. Today, 10 million individuals already have the disease and 18 million more have low bone mass, placing them at increased risk. Fractures due to osteoporosis can lead to chronic pain, loss of independence and, in the case of hip fracture, can even be life threatening. |
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| Identifying the Problem |
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| Prevention involves adequate early diagnosis followed by appropriate therapy to maintain and promote increased bone density. Clinical proof shows that preventive therapy—medications and lifestyle changes—can have a huge impact on the development and prevention of osteoporosis. And keep you active, longer. |
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| Taking the Right Steps |
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| Follow-up testing is necessary to assess the adequacy of therapy. The EBT e-Speed™ scanner can perform rapid imaging of the spine and hip to provide a reliable measure of bone mineral density. Following completion of the scan, the data is quickly analyzed and a consultative report is generated. This report guides your physician's treatment plan and provides estimates of fracture risk. |
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| The PrevaHealth program allows for diagnosis of low bone density, as well as monitoring your bone density on follow-up examinations. This is done by maintaining your data in a registered database and automatically comparing results to a reference database. |
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| Talk to your doctor about the PrevaHealth EBT Osteoporosis Scan. Or for more detailed information, call PrevaHealth at 614-652-5888. It's about more than just posture. It's about living a longer, fuller life. |
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