Ortho Central Opens Bone Health Clinic to Combat Osteoporosis
Ortho Central recently opened a Bone Health Clinic, a facility aimed at combating and preventing osteoporosis. The clinic, located at 3400 W Tecumseh Rd, Ste 305, will provide care and treatment under the leadership of Amanda Boyd, PA-C.
Boyd specializes in a comprehensive bone health care, including monitoring and managing the effects of osteoporosis, post-fracture care that addresses vitamin deficiencies crucial for bone strength and assessing risks for bone disorders.
Osteoporosis, often called the “silent disease,” weakens bones without early symptoms, leading to fractures that can significantly impact a person’s independence and quality of life. In fact, one in two women and up to one in four men will break a bone in their lifetime due to osteoporosis, yet only a small percentage of people receive treatment.
“For women, the incidence of osteoporosis is greater than that of cervical, endometrial and breast cancer combined.,” Boyd said.
Recognizing this growing health concern, Ortho Central’s Bone Health Clinic aims to provide early detection, prevention and personalized care.
“We are passionate about early screening because proactive steps – such as nutrition, vitamin and mineral supplements, targeted exercise with a strong emphasis on weight-bearing and pharmacologic treatments – can significantly reduce the risk of fractures,” Boyd explained.
“We are partnering with the orthopedic community and primary care centers to provide a one-stop solution for patients.”
The clinic’s treatment areas include bone density testing (DXA), customized strategies to slow bone loss and fall prevention education.
“So many factors influence the quality of our bones,” Boyd said. “Low estrogen in women, low testosterone men, a history of certain medications, such as long-term steroid use, seizure medications, protein pump inhibitors or GLP-1 drugs, and certain endocrine disorders can all play a role. Additionally, there is a strong genetic component, making family history a significant factor.”
“A bone density screening (DXA) is a very low dose radiation x-ray that provides valuable insights into a patient’s baseline bone health, allowing us to assess their current bone density. We recommend annual screenings for men and women over 45 with risk factors, or at least every two years, with the primary goal of preventing fractures before they occur.”
Bone health assessments are encouraged for:
- Women that are estrogen deficient
- Men that are testosterone deficient
- Adults with a history of fractures
- Individuals with a family history of osteoporosis
- Those noticing signs of fragility, height loss or bone health concerns
Boyd recommends patients discuss their bone health risks with their primary care physician to identify their risk factors.
To learn more about osteoporosis or the services available at the Bone Health Clinic, visit OrthoCentralOK.com or call 405-515-8094.
Ways to protect your bone health:
- Limit alcohol intake
- Avoid smoking
- Regularly incorporate weight-bearing exercise
- Incorporate foods rich in calcium and vitamin D
– BSM
By Lindsay Cuomo
