DMMC Offers Bone Health Services
In an effort to decrease the amount and risk of fragility fractures caused by osteoporosis, Deaconess Clinic Orthopedics – Second Street (formerly Memorial Orthopaedic Associates) is now offering Bone Health, which uses a combined approach of dietary, lifestyle, and medication to increase and build a person’s bone health and decrease the risk of fragility fractures.
Osteoporosis is a disease of the bones that causes them to become weak and increases the chances of fractures. By 2025, experts predict that osteoporosis will be responsible for approximately three million fractures and $25.3 billion in costs annually.
In an effort to decrease the amount and risk of fragility fractures caused by osteoporosis, Deaconess Clinic Orthopedics – Second Street (formerly Memorial Orthopaedic Associates) is now offering Bone Health, which uses a combined approach of dietary, lifestyle, and medication to increase and build a person’s bone health and decrease the risk of fragility fractures. This service is for those who have been diagnosed with osteoporosis, have concerns of developing the disease, or have a history of fragility fractures.
For more information, please call Deaconess Clinic Orthopedics – Second Street at (812) 996-5950. The clinic is located at 695 W. 2nd Street, Suite 2A, in Jasper, Indiana.
