Protect your bones, prevent fractures
Osteoporosis is silent until a bone breaks — and one in two women and one in four men over 50 will have an osteoporosis-related fracture. The good news: it's diagnosable and very treatable.
Who should be evaluated?
- Women 65+ and men 70+ (routine screening age)
- Anyone who has broken a bone from a minor fall after age 50
- Postmenopausal women with risk factors — family history, low body weight, smoking, early menopause
- People on long-term steroids, aromatase inhibitors, or certain other medications
- Anyone with height loss, a curved upper back, or an abnormal DEXA scan
How we evaluate bone health
We interpret your DEXA (bone density) scan in context, calculate your 10-year fracture risk, and check for secondary causes of bone loss — vitamin D deficiency, parathyroid disease, celiac disease, and hormone deficiencies that are often missed.
Treatment options
Treatment has come a long way beyond calcium supplements. Depending on your fracture risk, we may use bisphosphonates (alendronate, zoledronic acid), denosumab, or bone-building agents like teriparatide, abaloparatide, or romosozumab for higher-risk patients. We'll also build a practical plan for nutrition, vitamin D, and fall prevention.
Already on treatment?
We regularly help patients decide whether to continue, switch, or take a "drug holiday" from osteoporosis medication — a decision that should always be individualized and based on up-to-date fracture risk.
Ready to be seen?
Request a time online, or call us to schedule with our board-certified team.