Densitometry

Densitometry — a painless, non-invasive and completely safe diagnostic method that allows not only to make an accurate diagnosis but also to assess the effectiveness of therapy.

Osteoporosis

Today, this is the only reliable diagnostic method that accurately detects osteoporosis and evaluates its manifestations.

Bone is living tissue that must constantly renew itself in order to maintain strength and quality. Imbalance between bone formation and resorption leads to loss of bone mass and can result in osteoporosis.

Osteoporosis is the most common metabolic disease of the skeleton, characterized by reduced bone mineral density and disruption of bone microarchitecture. This leads to increased bone fragility and risk of fractures even without trauma.

Osteoporosis is a silent disease because it may exist for a long time without causing noticeable pain and often first manifests as a complication — A PATHOLOGICAL BONE FRACTURE.

The most frequent osteoporotic fractures occur in the spine, forearm bones, and hip neck area. Fractures on the background of osteoporosis can even result from minor injuries and often lead to disability and dependence on outside help.

Risk factors for developing osteoporosis:

• Women are three times more likely than men to suffer from osteoporosis, especially after menopause (particularly in cases of early menopause).
• Age — the older a person is, the higher the risk of osteoporosis. After age 50, every second woman and every fifth man experience fractures caused by osteoporosis.
• Lifestyle — lack of physical activity, calcium and vitamin D deficiency, smoking, excessive alcohol and coffee consumption.
• Low body weight.
• Medications: anticonvulsants, thyroid hormones, glucocorticoids, heparin, chemotherapy drugs.
• Surgical procedures: ovariectomy (removal of the ovaries).

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DENSITOMETRY IS NECESSARY FOR:

• All individuals with two or more osteoporosis risk factors.
• All women over 40 years old and men over 50 years old.
• Women during the first few years after menopause.
• All patients with endocrine and rheumatic diseases.
• People who have been taking hormone medications for a long period of time.