Bone Health and Fragility Fracture Program
Poor bone health leads to fragility fractures and other complications. One and a half million elderly people in the United States suffer a bone fragility fracture each year. One in five will end up in a nursing home within a year, and numerous others will become isolated and depressed. Early prevention and knowledge are key to avoiding some bone health issues. A small change in diet and lifestyle can make a significant impact in bone health. We are the first in NORTH CAROLINA to participate in the American Orthopaedic Association's Own the Bone™ Program! Spearheaded by our department chair, Dr. Douglas Dirschl, the program is aimed to better identify, evaluate and treat patients that suffer from an osteoporosis or low bone density-related fragility fracture (a broken bone that results from a fall from standing height or less). LEARN MORE... |
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