Bone Health (Osteoporosis, osteopenia or other rare bone disorders)
Clinic Expectations: Before a visit for a bone appointment, you should have had at least one of the following:
- Bone Density scan (DXA) that showed low bone density
- A low-trauma fracture of a major bone
I will order bone density testing if needed. I will look for any bodily problems that could be causing bone fragility. I will discuss lifestyle factors that can help prevent bone loss or fractures, and talk about medicines that can strengthen your bone or even build it back up.
Virtual Caveats: When I order bone density testing, or treatment for a medicine given in an infusion clinic, your local health system may not accept an order from me, an “outside doctor”. This means you may have to travel farther to find someone who will accept these outside orders for diagnostics and treatments.