Prevent Repeat Fractures

You may not even know you have osteoporosis until your bones are so weak that a twist, strain, or fall leaves you with a broken bone. And if you have osteoporosis, a break can be a dangerous thing. If you’ve broken a bone, that doesn’t mean it’s too late for you to talk to your doctor about bone mass and osteoporosis. Ask your doctor whether or not you should have an osteoporosis evaluation. The evaluation will include some questions about your medical history to determine your risk factors. You may also have a blood or urine test or a bone … Continue reading