Osteoporosis Drug Danger
There is a growing number of cases of a disturbing complication to the bone building medications like fosamax. Those taking the drugs are at an increased risk of horrible breakdown of the jaw after dental procedures.
This was first noticed perhaps a year and a half ago, but even just now are dentists and oral surgeons taking notice.
Now, while this is a very serious side effect, it doesn’t mean the medicines should be stopped. They just need to be used with caution, especially when invasive dental procedures need to be performed.
It was a problem that had dentist Bob Deutch very concerned--scratching his head as to what was going on with his patient’s jawbone.
Dr. Deutch says, “A patient post-operatively healing perfectly from implant surgery we started to notice there was some osteonecrosis taking place for no apparent reason.”
Osteonecrosis--the breakdown of the jaw bone… (Read more about Osteoporosis Drug Danger)
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HISPANICS AND OSTEOPOROSIS
Hispanics are the nation’s largest minority group, and they are also the fastest growing group, accounting for about half of the growth in the U.S. population since 2000. Thus Hispanic healthcare is an increasing concern that a lot of doctors are focusing their attention onto.
The growth of the Hispanic population has not been accompanied by an improvement in Hispanic healthcare. Of particular concern is the quality of healthcare Hispanic women receive. There has been a steady increase in hip fractures in Hispanic women over the past twenty years. But it’s not only because there are more Hispanic women to suffer a fracture; it’s also because of inadequate health care for Hispanic women before and after menopause.
Celia Greenberg has a Latino heritage. She says her diet rarely contained any milk or other dairy products. “The only milk I drank was the little that was in my coffee. We ate very small quantities of cheeses and no yogurt at all.” (Read more about HISPANICS AND OSTEOPOROSIS)
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ARTIFICIAL DISC TREATS LOWER BACK PAIN
Jumping off rooftops, running through burning buildings, crashing cars, it's all in a day's work for Jeff Gibson. "I did Batman movies, Robocop, Conspiracy Theory, War of the Worlds."
Some would call Hollywood stuntman, Jeff Gibson, a dare-devil adrenaline machine. In addition to performing life-threatening stunts as a livelihood, Jeff also skydives, races cars and scuba-dives. But, it wasn't on the movie set or on the race track that sparked Jeff's battle with excruciating back pain. It was a simple house chore. (Read more about ARTIFICIAL DISC TREATS LOWER BACK PAIN)
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OSTEOPOROSIS MEDICATIONS
There’s been some confusion lately concerning several popular osteoporosis medications. Whom should they be prescribed to? Women with mild bone loss, or only those with serious cases of osteoporosis?
And can these medications actually cause fractures if used for too long a period of time?
This disease, osteoporosis, is a big problem. Thirty million women suffer from the disease that results from loss of bone density, and can result in a serious, even life-threatening bone fracture. (Read more about OSTEOPOROSIS MEDICATIONS)
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VITAMIN D SUPPLEMENTATION
No question, calcium provides a benefit to preventing fractures. But just how much Vitamin D should African American women be taking?
It is estimated that as many as 30% to 40% of older adults with hip fractures are Vitamin D insufficient. So, it’s possible older adults may benefit from supplemental Vitamin D, which helps get calcium into bones to make them strong.
“I’m not the kind of person who takes supplements. I thought what I was eating was enough,” says Beverley Riley. (Read more about VITAMIN D SUPPLEMENTATION)
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HOMOCYSTEINE AND FRACTURE RISK
Susan Dwan, who is 48, is at risk for osteoporosis. She has osteopenia, the precursor to full blown bone loss. The condition of reduced bone mass, known as osteoporosis, is very common. About 10 million Americans have it, and another 18 million, like Susan, are at risk. The problem is responsible for more than 1.5 fractures in the US each year. Osteoporosis can be a deadly disease if someone falls, for example, suffers a fracture, and dies of blood clot complications. Thus it is crucial to tackle osteoporosis at an early stage. (Read more about HOMOCYSTEINE AND FRACTURE RISK)
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Dr. Daniel Zelazny
University Orthopedics
19 Bradhurst Avenue, Ste. 1300N
Hawthorne,
NY
10532
Call (888) 834-8517
Is your knee pain keeping you from enjoying your daily walks or aerobics routine? A simple thing like knee pain can put normal life out of gear and must be addressed as quickly as possible to prevent it from developing into anything more serious. Board Certified Dr. Daniel Zelazny of Westchester, Ny specializes in sports medicine and orthopedic trauma and is based in Westchester. Get yourself treated by him as soon as possible and get back to doing the things you love.
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Lawrence Hospital Center | Orthopedics & Sports Medicine
Lawrence Hospital Center | Orthopedics & Sports Medicine
55 Palmer Avenue, First Floor
Bronxville,
NY
10708
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Lawrence Hospital Center Orthopedics & Sports Medicine performs hip and knee replacement, shoulder surgery, arthroscopy, ankle surgery, and joint repair.
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Lawrence Hospital Center | Orthopedics & Sports Medicine
Lawrence Hospital Center | Orthopedics & Sports Medicine
55 Palmer Avenue, First Floor
Bronxville,
NY
10708
Call (888) 729-2857
If you play any type of sports or engage in physical activity on a regular basis, you may have experienced a meniscal tear or degeneration of the meniscus. Oftentimes, surgery is the only means of rehabilitating your knee, the only way you can become fully mobile again. Surgeons at the Lawrence Hospital Center in Yonkers, New York are skilled in the performing meniscus repair due to both sports injuries and wear-and-tear of middle age.
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Lawrence Hospital Center | Orthopedics & Sports Medicine
Lawrence Hospital Center | Orthopedics & Sports Medicine
55 Palmer Avenue, First Floor
Bronxville,
NY
10708
Call (888) 729-2857
Your knee has been aching a lot lately, and you're starting to worry that it might be a serious problem. Usually when a joint has been severely injured, it means surgery, and you want the best there is in orthopedic surgeons so that you can continue with life as if your injury had never happened. That's where the orthopedic surgeons of Lawrence Hospital Center near New Rochelle, New York come in. Having assembled a team of talented surgeons and rehabilitation experts for after care, you can rest easy knowing you are in talented and experienced hands.
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Lawrence Hospital Center | Orthopedics & Sports Medicine
Lawrence Hospital Center | Orthopedics & Sports Medicine
55 Palmer Avenue, First Floor
Bronxville,
NY
10708
Call (888) 729-2857
Has an injured shoulder cause pain or discomfort in your everyday activities? Does shoulder pain make it difficult to play catch or go bowling? The shoulder joint is known for its strength, reliability and ability to perform many repeated tasks. If you're dealing with a consistent lack of strength and mobility in the shoulder because of pain, then surgery may be necessary. At the Lawrence Hospital Center for Orthopedics and Sports Medicine they are constantly surgically and non-surgically treating muscle, bone and joint injuries. For those in the New Rochelle, New York area, real treatment is only a phone call away.
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Lawrence Hospital Center | Orthopedics & Sports Medicine
Lawrence Hospital Center | Orthopedics & Sports Medicine
55 Palmer Avenue, First Floor
Bronxville,
NY
10708
Call (888) 729-2857
Do you suffer from joint pain? For a qualified and professional orthopedic surgeon, trust Lawrence Hospital Center near White Plains. With over a dozen years of combined experience, their doctors and surgeons know how best to treat your knee, shoulder, hand, hip, ankle, and other joints to restore the maximum possible function.
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Dr. Daniel Zelazny
University Orthopedics
19 Bradhurst Avenue, Ste. 1300N
Hawthorne,
NY
10532
Call (888) 834-8517
Hurt yourself during the holidays ice skating or playing basketball? If youve hurt your hand or sprained an ankle or injured yourself more seriously it is best you consult a sports medicine specialist who can advise you on the treatment you need. Board Certified Dr. Daniel Zelazny of Westchester, NY specializes in sports medicine and orthopedic trauma and is based in Westchester. Get yourself treated by him as soon as possible and get back to playing the sport you love in no time at all.
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Lawrence Hospital Center | Orthopedics & Sports Medicine
Lawrence Hospital Center | Orthopedics & Sports Medicine
55 Palmer Avenue, First Floor
Bronxville,
NY
10708
Call (888) 729-2857
Looking for an alternative to total hip replacement? For some patients, there is now the option of hip resurfacing, and when performed by experts like those at Lawrence Hospital Center Orthopedics & Sports Medicine near White Plains, New York, you can get your freedom and mobility back.
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Dr. Gregory Chiaramonte
University Orthopedics, PC - Fishkill
200 Westage Business Center, Ste 115
Fishkill,
NY
12524
Call (888) 879-3471
Dr. Gregory Chiaramonte, a distinguished orthopedic surgeon who has served the needs of Dutchess County(Hudson Valley) for over 30 years is expanding his practice with the opening of an office in Fishkill at the Medical Mall at 200 Westage Business Center.
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Dr. Daniel Zelazny
University Orthopedics
19 Bradhurst Avenue, Ste. 1300N
Hawthorne,
NY
10532
Call (888) 834-8517
Hurt your shoulder at work or at home? Dont let your shoulder pain come in the way of your daily routine. Get treated for it by a specialist who knows what its all about. Board Certified Dr. Daniel Zelazny specializes in sports medicine and orthopedic trauma and is based in Westchester, NY when it comes to orthopedic problems you can expect his skill and experience to make the difference.
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Lawrence Hospital Center | Orthopedics & Sports Medicine
Lawrence Hospital Center | Orthopedics & Sports Medicine
55 Palmer Avenue, First Floor
Bronxville,
NY
10708
Call (888) 729-2857
Surgery is always a hard decision, but there are times when it's the only real option. If you need to have knee replacement surgery, you also need a hospital and surgeons that you can trust with absolute certainty. You should contact the Lawrence Hospital Center for Orthopedics & Sports Medicine in New Rochelle, New York for the help you seek.
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Dr. William Walsh
University Orthopedics, P.C.
19 Bradhurst Avenue, Ste 1300N
Hawthorne,
NY
10532
Call (888) 834-8517
Injured your hand or foot? Resolve your orthopedic problems with Dr. William J. Walsh in Putnam and Orange NY. Board certified Dr. Walsh is an Attending Orthopedic Surgeon and former Chairman of the Department of Surgery at Westchester Medical Center. He is also an Attending in Orthopedic Surgery at White Plains Hospital Center and an Orthopedic Consultant for Burke Rehabilitation Hospital.
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Lawrence Hospital Center | Orthopedics & Sports Medicine
Lawrence Hospital Center | Orthopedics & Sports Medicine
55 Palmer Avenue, First Floor
Bronxville,
NY
10708
Call (888) 729-2857
Orthopedics & Sports Medicine at the Lawrence Hospital Center can change your life with minimally invasive knee surgery, shoulder surgery, ankle surgery and other surgical solutions to joint pain.
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Lawrence Hospital Center | Orthopedics & Sports Medicine
Lawrence Hospital Center | Orthopedics & Sports Medicine
55 Palmer Avenue, First Floor
Bronxville,
NY
10708
Call (888) 729-2857
Hip replacement, knee surgery, shoulder surgery, and other orthopedic procedures are performed expertly at Lawrence Hospital Center Orthopedics & Sports Medicine near White Plains, NY.
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Dr. Richard M. Magill, Jr.
University Orthopedics
19 Bradhurst Ave. Ste 1300N
Hawthorne,
NY
10532
Call (888) 834-8517
You need to undergo hand surgery? Dr. Richard Magill is an orthopedist located in Westchester, NY who has specialized in hand surgery. Double certified Dr. Magill has the training and experience to give you the treatment you want. At University Orthopedics in Westchester you can count on the well trained and cooperative staff to give you the attention you deserve.
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Lawrence Hospital Center | Orthopedics & Sports Medicine
Lawrence Hospital Center | Orthopedics & Sports Medicine
55 Palmer Avenue, First Floor
Bronxville,
NY
10708
Call (888) 729-2857
Experiencing shoulder pain can occur because of many different injuries, but continuing to live with an injured shoulder can only make it worse. If you are experiencing shoulder pain and you live in Yonkers, New York, then it is imperative that you look into the Lawrence Hospital Center-Orthopedics & Sports Medicine to see what is causing your shoulder pain and if it is necessary to undergo shoulder surgery.
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Dr. Richard M. Magill, Jr.
University Orthopedics
19 Bradhurst Ave. Ste 1300N
Hawthorne,
NY
10532
Call (888) 834-8517
Is your hand injured? Consult a good orthopedic surgeon and get the right treatment for your hand injury. Dr. Richard Magill is a skilled and experienced orthopedist in Westchester, NY who provides quality general and specialty orthopedic services, as part of a tertiary care and trauma center.
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Lawrence Hospital Center | Orthopedics & Sports Medicine
Lawrence Hospital Center | Orthopedics & Sports Medicine
55 Palmer Avenue, First Floor
Bronxville,
NY
10708
Call (888) 729-2857
Aging takes its toll on the body - especially on our joints. The wear and tear of use, and osteoporosis, can all have an effect on bone health. Osteoporosis can cause fractures in older people from even everyday activities. Even a small fracture to the hip can change the quality of your life. Fewer than 50% of those with a hip fracture return to their former level of activity. Recovering from a hip fracture can be difficult, and requires the care of an experienced group of surgeons like those at Lawrence Hospital Center near White Plains, NY.
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Dr. Daniel Zelazny
University Orthopedics
19 Bradhurst Avenue, Ste. 1300N
Hawthorne,
NY
10532
Call (888) 834-8517
Unbearable pain in your knee or ankle? You could be suffering from a torn cartilage or ligament. Undergo arthroscopic surgery/arthroscopy and find out the extent of damage to your knee or ankle. Board Certified Dr. Daniel Zelazny specializes in sports medicine and orthopedic trauma and is based in Westchester. Get yourself treated by him as soon as possible and get back to your normal routine as soon as possible.
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Lawrence Hospital Center | Orthopedics & Sports Medicine
Lawrence Hospital Center | Orthopedics & Sports Medicine
55 Palmer Avenue, First Floor
Bronxville,
NY
10708
Call (888) 729-2857
Looking for a second opinion about your orthopedic inquiry? Well how about a whole team of experts? That's the kind of service you'll receive from orthopedic specialists at Lawrence Hospital Center's Department of Orthopedics in Westchester, NY, where teamwork is just one of the core values that's enthusiastically practiced every day.
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