Osteoporosis is a bone disease that weakens your bones to an extent that even a fall or mild stress such as bending over or coughing can cause a break. It develops when there’s a decrease in bone mineral density and bone mass such that it changes the structure and strength of a bone. This increases the risk of osteoporotic fractures that most commonly occur in the hip, wrist or spine. The condition is more common in women than in men.
At Felix Hospital, our team of leading orthopedists provide the best treatment for osteoporosis. Equipped with the latest tools and support staff, our specialists provide the best possible care to our patients helping them regain strength, mobility, and confidence.
Even as the condition develops, an individual may not experience any obvious signs or symptoms, probably that's why osteoporosis is often called "the silent disease". In fact, in most cases, the first sign of the condition is a fracture - it could be the hip, spine, or wrist.
Once your bones become weakened by osteoporosis, you might experience signs and symptoms that include:
Even as the condition develops, an individual may not experience any obvious signs or symptoms, probably that's why osteoporosis is often called "the silent disease". In fact, in most cases, the first sign of the condition is a fracture - it could be the hip, spine, or wrist.
Once your bones become weakened by osteoporosis, you might experience signs and symptoms that include:
Among common causes, family history and some medical conditions such as overactive thyroid play a major role in the development of osteoporosis.
Other than these, many risk factors increase your chances of developing osteoporosis, with two of the most significant being gender and age, as women over 50 years are more likely to develop the condition.
There are many risk factors that increase the likelihood of developing osteoporosis. These include:
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Pathological fractures, particularly in the hip or spinal column, are the most serious complications of osteoporosis. Hip fractures often result from falls and can lead to disability and even increased mortality risk in some cases. People with osteoporosis may also get spinal fractures without falls, and compression fractures leading to back pain and a kyphotic posture.
You might want to see a specialist regarding osteoporosis treatment if you went through early menopause or took corticosteroids for several months at a time, or if either of your parents had hip fractures.
There’s no cure for osteoporosis, but proper osteoporosis treatment can help manage the associated pain as well as protect and strengthen your bones. At Felix Hospitals, Noida, we provide the best treatment for osteoporosis. Our treatment and management plan will depend on the severity of your condition, the symptoms presented, and your overall health condition.
p>Conservative (nonsurgical) treatments include:It can help to both prevent and manage osteoporosis. A physical therapist creates a custom exercise program to strengthen your bones and muscles. This helps improve your balance and decrease your chance of falling. Physical therapy can also help rehabilitate an injury due to osteoporosis and improve your quality of life if you’re experiencing chronic pain.
Working with a physical therapist can help you:
At Felix Hospital, we provide comprehensive diagnosis, world class osteoporosis treatment and unparalleled patient care to all our patients. Our team of experienced specialists use cutting- edge technology under one roof, thus ensuring quality treatment to patients.
Here’s what makes us the preferred choice for the best treatment for osteoporosis in Noida:
