Osteoporosis and Hip Fractures
Bones in the body are just another form of bodily tissue—as elements break down, they’re replaced by natural processes. However, when the rate of new bone creation doesn’t match the…
A simple and easy test that measures total body fat and includes the exact breakdown of bone mass, fat tissue and muscle.
A new technology that permits imaging of the thoracic and lumbar spine to evaluate for the presence of vertebral fractures
Dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry (DEXA) is an enhanced form of X-ray technology that measures bone density.
Bones in the body are just another form of bodily tissue—as elements break down, they’re replaced by natural processes. However, when the rate of new bone creation doesn’t match the…
Because general internal medicine practitioners are highly skilled in solving often-perplexing diagnostic problems and treating severe chronic illnesses, they frequently find themselves caring for patients facing both local and systemic diseases…
For people dealing with severe knee pain, knee replacement surgery can be a good option. During a knee replacement surgery, your surgeon will attach an artificial joint to the knee…