The Diagnosis and Treatment of Osteoporosis at the Center for Bone Health
Channel: Hackensack Meridian Health
Date: 2017-03-23

According to the International Osteoporosis Foundation, osteoporosis causes more than 8.9 million worldwide fractures annually. That is an osteoporotic fracture every 3 seconds. In most cases, this bone disease goes unnoticed until a fracture occurs. The Center for Bone Health was developed to screen this “silent disease” and provide treatment options when necessary. The Center’s highly-skilled team are passionate about helping patients with treating and managing their osteoporosis to reduce the risk of bone fractures. Vicki DeNoia, MSN, RN, APN has fifteen years of experience in bone fragility assessment, evaluating risk for fracture, treatment and management of osteoporosis. The Center for Bone Health provides the best care for your bones and empowers you to take control of your bone health. For additional information, please visit www.MeridianMedicalGroupNJ.com/BoneHealth. 

Osteoporosis, the most common bone disease, causes bones to lose density and strength, which increases a persons' risk of fracture. In the U.S., more than 54 million people have low bone mass and osteoporosis, but only 10 million have been diagnosed or evaluated. Hackensack Meridian Health opened the Center for Bone Health in January 2017. Vicki helps patients manage their health by making sure that they continue to have healthy bones as they age. Vicki and her team provide patients with DXA screenings. The DXA screening is the gold standard for osteoporosis screening as it is a 'full person evaluation.' 

Vicki advises her patients to take calcium every day, preferably from natural sources in their diet. If her patients are not getting enough calcium through their diet, they may need to take a calcium supplement. She advises patients to take a look at the back of food labels to see how much calcium they are getting. Men require 1,000 mg a day, and women need 1,200-1,600 mg. Vicki suggests that her patients have their vitamin D tested regularly. She also advises her patients to have their height checked as many people are unaware that they are losing height until they notice their pants getting longer. Tobacco increases one's risk of osteoporosis. If you are smoking, you need to stop. 



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