Pay Your Bill Patient Portal Request Appointment Call Now ABOUT PATIENT INFORMATION CONTACT Urgent Care OSTEOPOROSIS CLINIC OSTEOPOROSIS CLINIC Osteoporosis is a disease that weakens bones. It is estimated 54 million Americans suffer with this condition. (Site: National Osteoporosis Foundation)Osteoporosis is often called a “silent” disease because one cannot feel bones weakening. Reports have shown one in two women and up to one in four men age 50+ will break a bone due to osteoporosis. Common broken bones are the hip, spine, and wrist. Southlake Orthopaedics’ Osteoporosis Clinic is a dedicated service addressing bone health care and education for the primary and secondary prevention of bone loss. Lauren Bannon, PA, Osteoporosis Specialist, under the direction of Dr. Chris Heck, develops treatment plans to reduce the fracture risk, quicken healing, prevent later fractures and break the brittleness cycle you often encounter dealing with the condition of osteoporosis. Contact Us Why Should You Visit Us? You may benefit from a bone health visit if any of the following apply to YOU: You are a man or woman over age 50 You are a postmenopausal woman You are a man with low testosterone You are an adult who has been treated for breast or prostate cancer You have lost height, developed a hunched posture You have sudden back pain with no apparent cause You have taken steroids such as prednisone or cortisone for 2 months or longer You have a family history of osteoporosis You have Rheumatoid Arthritis, Chronic Kidney Disease or COPD Contact Us If you have questions about our Osteoporosis Clinic or would like to schedule an appointment with Lauren Bannon, Osteoporosis Specialist, call (205) 985.4111. (205) 985-4111 Connect with us WHAT WE DO SURGERY REHABILITATION URGENT CARE TESTING HOOVER MEDPLEX Mon - Fri, 8 AM - 5PM 4517 Southlake Parkway, Hoover, AL 35244 205.985.4111 Fax: 205.985.4326 GRANDVIEW Mon - Fri, 8 AM - 5PM 3686 Grandview Parkway, Suite 430, Birmingham, AL 35243 Phone: 205.605.8180 Fax: 205.972.8785 Copyright ©2021 All Rights Reserved Nondiscrimination Notice Privacy Notice Our Urgent Care Clinic will be closed on Thursday, Nov. 25 through Saturday, Nov. 27 in observance of Thanksgiving.