Non-surgical Treatment for Osteoporosis The patient needs to understand the diagnosis and how osteoporosis may affe

Osteoporosis is caused by decreased bone mass resulting in fragile bones. Progressive osteoporosis may cause loss of

Osteoporosis is a condition that affects 10 million people, according to the National Osteoporosis Foundation1. Thou

Diseases such as osteoporosis or bone tumors can weaken vertebrae; the bones of the spine, which can then collapse s

Background Osteoporosis affects more than 30 million Americans. Compression fractures occur in more than 500,000 pat

The Tools   Bone needles - Specifically made for smooth passage through bone, can also be used for biopsy (C

There are several ways to treat osteoporosis, depending on the severity of bone loss. A good diet and exercise can o

Background Compression fractures of the vertebrae interfere with the quality of life of millions of Americans each

These discharge instructions are printed with permission from Todd J. Albert, M.D. of the Rothman Institute at Thoma

Introduction A wedge fracture is a vertebral compression fracture occurring anteriorly or laterally. Viewed, the af

Osteoporosis and cancer are diseases that can cause the spines vertebral bodies to weaken and become susceptible to

This information is about osteoporosis drugs your doctor may prescribe to prevent or slow osteoporosis and to help b

We already know that if one of your parents had a hip fracture, it increases your risk for developing osteoporosis.

Spinal compression fractures may be treated with surgery. Vertebral Augmentation Implant, Kyphoplasty, and Vertebrop

Osteoporosis is a bone disease that quietly robs bone of its core strength; its bone mass or density. Some people ne

Your weight may affect your risk for developing osteoporotic fractures—and this risk exists whether you are overweig

If you have back pain, you have many treatment options to choose from, including alternative treatments. Your doctor

Try Non-surgical Treatment First for Lower Back Pain Most patients with lower back pain (lumbar spine) are tre

Incidence and Impact Low back pain is extremely common in todays society. Seventy-five percent of all people will ex

Osteoarthritis is the most common form of arthritis, affecting nearly 27 million adults in the United States. And ost