{"id":2198,"date":"2025-06-30T16:13:15","date_gmt":"2025-06-30T16:13:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/orthopedics.test-southcoast-health-multi.southcoast-health.org\/?page_id=2198"},"modified":"2025-10-02T04:39:27","modified_gmt":"2025-10-02T04:39:27","slug":"osteoporosis","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/orthopedics.southcoast.org\/pt\/all-areas-of-care\/osteoporosis\/","title":{"rendered":"Osteoporose"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div  class=\"blockSettings    hero-main-block show-breadcrumbs \" style=\"\"><div class=\"background\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"container\">\n\n    <div class=\"breadcrumbsWrapper desktop-breadcrumbs\"><nav id=\"breadcrumbs\" aria-label=\"Breadcrumb\"><ol><li><a href=\"https:\/\/orthopedics.southcoast.org\/\"><i class=\"fa-regular fa-house\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/a><\/li><\/ol><\/nav><\/div><div class=\"breadcrumbsWrapper mobile-breadcrumbs\"><p id=\"mobile-breadcrumbs\"><span><span><a href=\"https:\/\/orthopedics.southcoast.org\/pt\" aria-label=\"Home\"><i class=\"far fa-home\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/a><\/span> <i class=\"fa-solid fa-chevron-right separator\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i> <span><a href=\"https:\/\/orthopedics.southcoast.org\/pt\/all-areas-of-care\/\">All Areas of Care<\/a><\/span><\/span><\/p><\/div>    <div class=\"grid\">\n        <div class=\"col-bleed-y\">\n            <div class=\"inner-wrap\">\n                <div class=\"content-col\">\n                                            <h1>Osteoporosis and Fracture Prevention<\/h1>\n                                        <div class=\"copy-wrap \">\n                                                    <p>We provides comprehensive osteoporosis care for high-risk individuals or those living with low bone mass. Our expert team specializes in early diagnosis, personalized treatment and fracture prevention through our Fracture Liaison Clinic.<\/p>\n                                            <\/div>\n                                            <div class=\"cta-wrap\">\n                                                            <a aria-label=\"link to Book an Appointment\" class=\"mainCTA shadow dark1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.southcoast.org\/find-a-provider\/?query=Orthopedics\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Opens Book an Appointment in new tab or window\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Book an Appointment<span class=\"fa-regular fa-up-right-from-square\"><\/span><\/a>                                                                                <\/div>\n                                    <\/div>\n                <div class=\"media-col\">\n                                            <img\n                            class=\"main-img \"\n                            src=\"https:\/\/orthopedics.southcoast.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/08\/Osteoarthritis-Knee-Patient-scaled.jpg\"\n                                                        srcset=\"https:\/\/orthopedics.southcoast.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/08\/Osteoarthritis-Knee-Patient-scaled.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/orthopedics.southcoast.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/08\/Osteoarthritis-Knee-Patient-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/orthopedics.southcoast.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/08\/Osteoarthritis-Knee-Patient-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/orthopedics.southcoast.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/08\/Osteoarthritis-Knee-Patient-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/orthopedics.southcoast.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/08\/Osteoarthritis-Knee-Patient-1536x1025.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/orthopedics.southcoast.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/08\/Osteoarthritis-Knee-Patient-2048x1366.jpg 2048w\"\n                            sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, (max-width: 1200px) 50vw, 800px\"\n                                                        alt=\"\"\n                            loading=\"eager\"\n                            decoding=\"async\"\n                            fetchpriority=\"high\">\n                                                            <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"corner-art\" src=\"https:\/\/orthopedics.southcoast.org\/wp-content\/themes\/southcoast_multisite\/images\/corner-art.svg\">\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<script>\n    document.querySelectorAll('.play-button').forEach(button => {\n        button.addEventListener('click', function() {\n            const modal = this.nextElementSibling;\n            modal.style.display = 'block';\n            document.body.style.overflow = 'hidden';\n        });\n    });\n\n    document.querySelectorAll('.close-modal, .modal-overlay').forEach(element => {\n        element.addEventListener('click', function() {\n            const modal = this.closest('.video-modal');\n            modal.style.display = 'none';\n            document.body.style.overflow = '';\n        });\n    });\n<\/script>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div  class=\"blockSettings  paddingTopMD paddingBottomMD media-object-block light\" style=\"background-color:#fff;\"><div class=\"container\">\n\t<div class=\"grid\">\n\t\t<div class=\"col-sm-12\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"inner image-left list-style-disc inner-white-bg\" style=\"background-color: #fff;\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"copy\">\n\t\t\t\t\t    <div class=\"mainCopyWrap\">\n            <h2>Understanding Osteoporosis<\/h2>\n    <div class=\"paragraphWrap\"><p>Osteoporosis is a disease that weakens bones, making them brittle and more likely to fracture. It affects both men and women, especially postmenopausal women. Many don\u2019t know they have osteoporosis until a fracture occurs.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Common symptoms and risk factors include:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Back pain caused by fractured or collapsed vertebrae<\/li>\n<li>Loss of height or stooped posture<\/li>\n<li>Bone fractures that happen too easily<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>You may be at greater risk for osteoporosis if you:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Are a woman over 50<\/li>\n<li>Have a family history of osteoporosis<\/li>\n<li>Smoke or drink alcohol regularly<\/li>\n<li>Have low calcium or vitamin D intake<\/li>\n<li>Live with conditions like thyroid imbalance, rheumatoid arthritis, or diabetes<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>    <\/div>\n    \t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"images\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"single\" src=\"https:\/\/orthopedics.southcoast.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/07\/Older-Woman-Stretching-Orthopedics.jpg\" alt=\"\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div  class=\"blockSettings  paddingTopNone paddingBottomMD multiple-media-object-block light\" style=\"background-color:#fff;\"><div class=\"container\">\n    <div class=\"grid\">\n        <div class=\"col-sm-12\">\n            <div class=\"inner right disc \">\n                <div class=\"copy\">\n                        <div class=\"mainCopyWrap\">\n            <h2>Fracture Liaison Clinic<\/h2>\n    <div class=\"paragraphWrap\"><p>Our Fracture Liaison Clinic is designed to prevent future fractures by identifying patients with low bone density or those at risk of osteoporosis. We provide in-depth assessments, diagnostic testing and tailored care plans to improve bone strength and reduce future injury.<\/p>\n<p><strong>You may be referred to the clinic if you:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Are a postmenopausal woman or man over 70 with a history of fractures<\/li>\n<li>Suffer from fragility fractures (low-impact fractures)<\/li>\n<li>Take long-term steroids<\/li>\n<li>Show signs of poor bone quality during surgery<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Each patient receives a personalized plan, including:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Lab testing and bone density scans (DEXA)<\/li>\n<li>Medication review and recommendations<\/li>\n<li>Nutritional guidance and calcium\/vitamin D supplementation<\/li>\n<li>Lifestyle and exercise recommendations<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>    <\/div>\n        <div class=\"ctaWrap\">\n                    <a aria-label=\"link to Fracture Liaison Program\" class=\"mainCTA shadow light1\" href=\"https:\/\/orthopedics.southcoast.org\/homepage\/programs\/osteoporosis-treatment-and-prevention\/\" title=\"Open Fracture Liaison Program\" >Fracture Liaison Program<\/a>            <\/div>\n    \n                <\/div>\n                <div class=\"images \">\n                                            <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"first\" src=\"https:\/\/orthopedics.southcoast.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/07\/Osteoporosis-Joint-Back-Pain-Stock.jpg\" alt=\"\">\n                                                                <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"second\" src=\"https:\/\/orthopedics.southcoast.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/07\/Shoulder-Osteoporosis-Stock.jpg\" alt=\"\">\n                                                                <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"third\" src=\"https:\/\/orthopedics.southcoast.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/07\/Doctor-and-Patient-Hand-Pain.jpg\" alt=\"\">\n                                    <\/div>\n\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div  class=\"blockSettings  paddingTopMD paddingBottomMD faqFluid light\" style=\"background-color:#f6f7f7;\"><div class=\"container\">\n    <div class=\"grid\">\n                    <div class=\"col-sm-12 mediaObject\">\n                <div class=\"introCenter\">\n                        <div class=\"mainCopyWrap\">\n            <h2>Osteoporosis and Bone Health  <\/h2>\n        <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n                                    <div class=\"blockSeparator\"><\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n        \n                    <div class=\"col-sm-6 order1 imageLeft\">\n                <div class=\"mediaImage\">\n                    <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2121\" height=\"1414\" src=\"https:\/\/orthopedics.southcoast.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/07\/Doctor-and-Patient-Asessing-Arms-Orthopedics.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/orthopedics.southcoast.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/07\/Doctor-and-Patient-Asessing-Arms-Orthopedics.jpg 2121w, https:\/\/orthopedics.southcoast.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/07\/Doctor-and-Patient-Asessing-Arms-Orthopedics-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/orthopedics.southcoast.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/07\/Doctor-and-Patient-Asessing-Arms-Orthopedics-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/orthopedics.southcoast.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/07\/Doctor-and-Patient-Asessing-Arms-Orthopedics-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/orthopedics.southcoast.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/07\/Doctor-and-Patient-Asessing-Arms-Orthopedics-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/orthopedics.southcoast.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/07\/Doctor-and-Patient-Asessing-Arms-Orthopedics-2048x1365.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2121px) 100vw, 2121px\" \/>                        <div class=\"cornerArtWrapper cornerArt-large\">\n        <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"cornerArt\" src=\"https:\/\/orthopedics.southcoast.org\/wp-content\/themes\/southcoast_multisite\/images\/corner-art-wide.svg\" alt=\"\">\n    <\/div>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div class=\"col-sm-6 order2 accordionWrapper\">\n                        <div class=\"accordionContent\">\n                                                                                        <div class=\"beefup openFaq openSingle\">\n                                <span class=\"beefup__icon fa-solid fa-chevron-down\"><\/span>\n                                <button\n                                    type=\"button\"\n                                    id=\"beefup-1-header\"\n                                    class=\"beefup__head openTitle\"\n                                    title=\"Show Bone Density &amp; Testing:   faq\"\n                                    role=\"heading\"\n                                    aria-level=\"3\"\n                                    aria-expanded=\"false\"\n                                    aria-controls=\"beefup-1-panel\">\n                                    Bone Density &amp; Testing:                                <\/button>\n                                <div\n                                    id=\"beefup-1-panel\"\n                                    class=\"beefup__body maincopy\"\n                                    role=\"region\"\n                                    aria-labelledby=\"beefup-1-header\"\n                                    hidden\n                                    style=\"display: none;\">\n                                    <p>DEXA scans are the gold standard for diagnosing osteoporosis and measuring bone density. These tests help guide treatment decisions and track progress over time.<\/p>\n                                <\/div>\n\n                                <script>\n                                    jQuery(document).ready(function($) {\n                                        $('.openFaq').beefup({\n                                            onOpen: function($el) {\n                                                var $btn = $el.find('.openTitle[aria-controls]');\n                                                var $panel = $('#' + $btn.attr('aria-controls'));\n                                                $btn.attr('aria-expanded', 'true')\n                                                    .attr('title', function(_, t) {\n                                                        return t.replace(\/^Show\/i, 'Hide');\n                                                    });\n                                                if ($panel.length) $panel.prop('hidden', false);\n                                            },\n                                            onClose: function($el) {\n                                                var $btn = $el.find('.openTitle[aria-controls]');\n                                                var $panel = $('#' + $btn.attr('aria-controls'));\n                                                $btn.attr('aria-expanded', 'false')\n                                                    .attr('title', function(_, t) {\n                                                        return t.replace(\/^Hide\/i, 'Show');\n                                                    });\n                                                if ($panel.length) $panel.prop('hidden', true);\n                                            }\n                                        });\n\n                                        $('.openFaq').each(function() {\n                                            var $el = $(this);\n                                            var $btn = $el.find('.openTitle[aria-controls]');\n                                            var $panel = $('#' + $btn.attr('aria-controls'));\n                                            var isOpen = $el.hasClass('is-open') || ($panel.is(':visible') && !$panel.prop('hidden'));\n                                            $btn.attr('aria-expanded', isOpen ? 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