Patient Video - Shelley's story: How did you find out you had osteoporosis? How was it diagnosed?
Shelley describes how her experience with lower back pain led her to get a regular x-ray, which indicated some mild osteopenia. Results from a complete bone density scan (DXA scan) later revealed that she had a case of severe osteoporosis.
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Animation - Screening and Diagnosing Bone Health and Osteoporosis
Slide Show - Screening and Diagnosing Bone Health and Osteoporosis
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How is osteoporosis screened and diagnosed?
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Who should be screened for osteoporosis?
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What is fracture risk assessment?
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What is a bone scan?
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Why is screening and early detection for osteoporosis important?
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Dr Tilli's story: How did you find out you had osteoporosis? How was it diagnosed?
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Shelley's story: How did you find out you had osteoporosis? How was it diagnosed?
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