Osteoporosis is a silent, chronic, and debilitating disease. Women age 50 , menopausal, those with a family history, long-term steroid use, or low body weight —are at highest risk for osteoporosis.
Know the risks and don’t wait for your patient to present with spine fractures to consider screening for osteoporosis. Early diagnosis preserves mobility, independence, and quality of life.
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View this patient journey; Susan shares her experience and offers insights for clinicians.
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