Osteoporosis

Osteoporosis, the Silent Threat of the Elderly

     Osteoporosis Day by day, the number of elderly people is increasing, which is truly a “silent danger” because patients do not know that they have osteoporosis. Because no symptoms were found Until falling, then there was a “broken bone”, so knew that it was “Osteoporosis”

If the hip bone is broken from osteoporosis May have consequences as follows

– 20% usually die within 1 year

– 30% permanent disability

– 40% must use a walking aid

– 80% cannot perform daily activities like before the fracture

Fractures from osteoporosis There is a very dangerous Therefore should be protected And treat osteoporosis immediately when known    Who should get tested?

People aged 45+  

People who take steroid medication or injections for a long time

People with a family history of hip fractures

Menopausal women And thinner     

Bone Density Examination To search for the deterioration of osteoporosis, thin bones and bone degeneration