Patient Portal/Bill Pay Call Us Today Physicians Locations Specialties Services Rehab About Us Patient Info Services | Bone Health Clinic Bone Health Clinic in Central Georgia View All Services Choose Bone Health Care That Keeps You Active Did you know 1 out of 2 women over 50 years old and 1 out of 4 men over 50 years old will break a bone due to osteoporosis? (National Osteoporosis Foundation) The total death rate due to fractures caused by osteoporosis is greater than the rate for breast, ovarian & cervical cancer combined. However, if diagnosed and treated, patients with osteoporosis can effectively rebuild bone and prevent fractures. Choose Bone Health Care That Keeps You Active Focusing on optimal bone health as you age can help you stay active and independent. Learn how the Bone Health experts at OrthoGeorgia can help. What is Osteoporosis? Osteoporosis is a bone disease in which the bones become brittle and fragile. Osteoporosis itself has no symptoms; its main consequence is risk of bone fractures. Osteoporotic fractures occur in situations where healthy people would not normally break a bone. Who Needs to be Screened for Osteoporosis? Women 65 years or older Post menopausal women less than 65 yrs old at high risk for osteporosiss Men 70 years and older If you are unsure, speak with your primary care physician. OrthoGeorgia Bone Health Clinic – Our Mission Reduce overall fracture risk Accelerate healing Prevent subsequent fractures Break the fragility cycle The Bone Health team at OrthoGeorgia is committed to helping you maintain bone health as you age. Over time, bones naturally lose mineral density and become porous. This can make you susceptible to fractures, which can lead to debilitating pain, disability and loss of independence. We are here to help you take a proactive approach to achieving and maintaining optimal bone health. Our experts help maximize your bone health and minimize your risk for bone fractures. High Fracture Risk Areas What to Expect An extensive bone health evaluation Osteoporosis education Tailored treatment plan Medication management Fall prevention education individualized attention and expert care Your Treatment Plan May Include Medications to help slow bone loss and stimulate bone formation Nutritional supplements Lifestyle modificiation education Physical activity and exercise program Meet our Bone Health team Tonya Crager, FNP-C Tonya Crager is a Board Certified Family Nurse Practitioner at the Bone Health Clinic at OrthoGeorgia. Tonya has been with OrthoGeorgia since May 2019. Tonya is a dual graduate of Georgia College and State University School of Nursing, where she graduated with her BSN as a registered nurse in 1998, and then as a Family Nurse practitioner in 2016. Tonya is accredited by the American Association of Nurse Practitioners and is a member of the Sigma Theta Tau nursing honor society. Tonya is married to Steven Crager, Retired US Army, and they have two children, Jonas and Eli. Tonya is a native of middle Georgia, from Milledgeville Ga. She and her family enjoy being outdoors, boating and fishing, and much of her free time is spent on the soccer or baseball field cheering on her two boys. Wayne Kelley, Jr., MD Medical Director of OrthoGeorgia’s Bone Health Clinic Dr. Kelley is a board certified, Fellowship Trained orthopedic spine surgeon who specializes in the conservative and surgical treatment of all spinal conditions. He has special interest and significant experience in cervical spine problems, degenerative lumbar conditions (spinal stenosis/disc herniation). Dr. Kelley is trained in the newest minimally invasive robot-assisted techniques for nerve decompression and fusion which provides for smaller surgical scars, less blood loss, hyper accurate hardware placement and faster recovery time. Dr. Kelley is an eight-year military veteran having served in our Naval Forces. Choose Bone Health Care that Keeps You Active! Sue Ann Brett (478) 745-4206, press “2” then ext. “625” Call Us Today! Awards and Affiliations Learn More or Contact Us Today Providers Locations Call Us Today Physicians Specialties Services Rehabilitation Locations Exclusive Orthopaedic Practice for The information contained in orthoga.org is neither intended as rendering medical advice nor as a substitute for seeking professional medical assistance. No relationship between OrthoGeorgia and its practitioners may be created through orthoga.org. Any individual with specific questions regarding their individual health or treatment options should contact OrthoGeorgia and schedule an appointment with one of its practitioners. © Copyright 2021 All Rights Reserved. | Intranet | Outlook WebMail Website by TB