Staying Strong, Preserving Bone Health
Osteoporosis, a condition that causes porous or brittle bones, is a risk faced by approximately 44 million Americans today, and it can happen to people in any age group. More than 1.5 million bone fractures a year result from osteoporosis. To help you avoid becoming part of these statistics, we've searched for the best Web sites that teach you how to prevent, detect, or treat osteoporosis.
Expand All Guide SectionsWhat Is Osteoporosis?
Osteoporosis is a disease affecting the skeletal system of the body, and is most often experienced ... read more »
Osteoporosis Treatment
Both conventional and alternative methods are available for treating osteoporosis. To start studying treatment options on your own, try some of the Web sites we've recommended in this section.
Dulcinea's Insight
- According to the University of Washington School of Medicine, there is no specific medical specialty in the treatment of osteoporosis, which makes finding a doctor or specialty treatment center online more difficult. The Web sites listed below cover some of the specialties that do treat osteoporosis.
- Exercise is one way to prevent and manage osteoporosis. However, if you already have the condition, make sure to check with your doctor before beginning any exercise program you find on the Web. It's possible that not all exercises will be safe for you.
Dulcinea's Picks
For help choosing a doctor ...
familydoctor.org
is part of the American Academy of Family Physicians. Here you can review a "Smart Patient Guide" that includes advice about choosing a doctor. You'll also learn about healthy living habits and medical issues for men, women, and seniors. The osteoporosis section is extensive and covers several treatment options.
For medical specialties that diagnose and treat osteoporosis ...
EndocrineWeb
is focused on information about thyroid, parathyroid, and other endocrine disorders and written by physicians who treat these conditions. The "Osteoporosis Center" discusses the roles of estrogen, calcium, exercise, and menopause in the development of osteoporosis. Sections on hormone and drug therapy as osteoporosis treatments are also available.
The American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists
(AACE) has a physician finder, which you can use to find an AACE member endocrinologist in your area.
The American College of Rheumatology
provides information about treatment and research in rheumatology. The "Osteoporosis" section includes links on topics like how the disease is treated, the role of the rheumatologist in osteoporosis treatment, and how to find a rheumatologist.
Orthopaedic Web Links
(OWL) is a compilation of links containing information specific to orthopedics. The "Osteoporosis" section includes 17 links to Web sites emphasizing patient education.
For treatment options ...
MedicineNet.com
has an "Osteoporosis Center" organized with numerous links you can use to go directly to the topic that interests you. Treatment and prevention options, such as vitamin D, hormone therapy, and long-term corticosteroids are clearly presented.
DrugDigest
serves as a reference you can use to learn about medications you may be taking and to check for any possible drug interactions. The "Osteoporosis" page lists some of the drugs used to treat osteoporosis.
RadiologyInfo
teaches medical patients about many of the radiological procedures they might undergo and explains how the procedures are performed. Under the "Diagnostic Radiology" section, you will find information about bone density scans.
HealthWorld Online
has a listing of articles about conventional and alternative treatments of osteoporosis. The more conventional articles discuss diet and exercise while the alternative articles focus on herbal medicine, homeopathy, and naturopathy, among other methods of treatment.
Preventing Osteoporosis
You can take preventive measures now to lessen your chance of developing osteoporosis in the ... read more »
Osteoporosis Support
As with so many other medical conditions, the Web has online communities that can form a support ... read more »
Osteoporosis News and Research
Staying current with scientific and research developments in any disease means you'll need some ... read more »
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