Welcome
At Osteoporosis Solutions we will endeavour to
increase community awareness of the burden of osteoporosis through
service and education.
Osteoporosis is a condition where the bones
become brittle and fragile, leading to a greater risk of fractures
(breaks). It is often called the silent disease, as there are no
symptoms. Often a broken bone is the first indication of osteoporosis.
Loss of height and spinal deformities can be caused by collapsed or
crushed vertebrae.
A bone density test, which measures the amount of
bone mineral (calcium) in the skeleton, is the best way to detect
osteoporosis.
Our team of specialised Rheumatologists,
qualified technical and support staff, are committed to providing a
high level of clinical service and diagnostic accuracy to our referring
doctors and patients.
Please
click here to find your closest Osteoporosis Solutions site
WA
Mobile
In addition to our fixed sites, Osteoporosis
Solutions provides a mobile scanning service to rural areas across
Western Australia.
Please
click here for more information on this service, or contact
(08) 9472 1904
or 1300 659 796 (rural contact
number), or email jennyg@bdaus.com.au.
Osteoporosis Screening Service to Medical Practices & Aged Care Facilities
In 2010, we established a service in Perth, Adelaide and Melbourne providing an in-house DEXA service to GP practices and senior citizen villages (including hostels and nursing homes). This service was primarily created to assess the risk of fracture in patients over the age of 70yrs, whose DEXA is now covered by a Medicare rebate (item number 12323).
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