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501 Clark Street, NE, Cullman - 256-739-9898. The Osteoporosis Center provides diagnostics and treatment including bone density screening for women and men, risk assessment tools, educational classes, estrogen replacement counseling, latest drug therapies, nutritional guidance, customized exercise programs and specialized medical consultations.
OSTEOPOROSIS - The Silent Bone Thinner
Osteoporosis is called the "silent disease" because it doesn't produce symptoms until a bone breaks. It thins and weakens the bones making them extremely fragile and more likely to break at the hip, spine or wrist.
Osteoporosis affects 44 million Americans, 80 percent of them are women but men are also at risk.
Osteoporosis can strike at any age and in people of all ethnic backgrounds.
Who is at risk for Osteoporosis?
Thin or small build
Diet low in calcium
Inactive lifestyle
Smoking
Excessive use of alcohol
Family history of osteoporosis
Use of certain medications such as steroids or thyroid hormones
Postmenopausal or early menopause (before age 45)
Detection
Bone density tests can detect osteoporosis before a fracture occurs.
Predict your chances of fracturing in the future.
Determine your rate of bone loss
During the test the patient lies on a padded table while the unit scans the body. No injection or invasive procedure is involved.
The patient remains fully clothed.
Talk to your doctor about scheduling a bone density test.
To learn more about osteoporosis or bone density testing call CPC Diagnostic Center 256-739-9898.
Related CPC Pages
CPC Breast Care Center
CPC Diagnostic Center Page
More Osteoporosis Information
The National Osteoporosis Foundation also provides news, articles and additional information on their website.
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