Prevention of Osteoporosis
Osteoporosis means a decrease in bone density and strength that result in easy bone breakage. The bones of the body become easily fragile if they develop osteoporosis. Common areas that affect osteoporosis include thighs, spine and wrist.
Fractures in the bones are associated with pain and loss of movement, and sometimes surgical repair is needed to treat the injured bone. Just like heart disease, some people are more at risk for osteoporosis. Of course, some behavioral habits, such as smoking and drinking alcohol, put you at greater risk than others.
Osteoporosis Factors that we do not have control over them are:
Women after age 30 are more likely (by 1.5 times every 10 years) than men to develop osteoporosis.
Measuring bone density and comparing it with normal is one of the most accurate techniques for measuring the risk of osteoporosis. In addition to BMD, diagnostic tests, such as measuring the levels of parathyroid hormone (PTH), blood calcium, and vitamin D, can provide a good prognosis for osteoporosis.
New Laboratory Methods in the Treatment of Osteoporosis:
Markers of bone formation (Markers Bone Turnover) are important today in following the treatment process. Serum levels of BTMs, including: P1NP Total (bone formation marker) and CTX / B-CrossLaps (bone resumption marker), can be used to better and effectively select osteoporosis treatment.
The Importance of Bone Turnover Markers Tests
Easily follow-up and evaluate the process of bone density measurement on low cost blood samples.
It is possible to evaluate up to three months of the treatment process for osteoporosis with a bone density test.
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