Osteoporosis Center of Excellence

Our providers are leading experts in their field and serve on the faculty of Case Western Reserve University’s School of Medicine, where they’re involved in cutting-edge research and keep current with the latest developments in rheumatology.

Osteoporosis is a silent disease. Many people don’t know they have it until they experience a bone fracture. Prevention, screening, and treatment can help.

Risk Factors

• Age
• Small frame and low weight
• Certain ethnicities
• Smoking
• Excess alcohol or caffeine use
• Certain medications
• Menopause and the years following

Prevention

Lifestyle and diet can greatly affect bone heath. Weight bearing exercise helps build bone strength and prevent falls (lifting dumbbells, walking on an incline, hiking or jumping rope).

Make healthy choices:

• Stop smoking
• Limit alcohol use
• Drink tea instead of coffee
• Avoid sodas
• Get plenty of calcium and vitamin D

Screening

Bone density tests (DEXA scans) consist of a special X-ray that measures bone density and bone loss and is recommended for women aged 65 or older. Screening in men is considered on a case-by-case basis. Talk to your primary care doctor to see if a DEXA scan is right for you.

Treatment

• Healthy diet
• Exercise Plan
• Medication
• Education

For more information or to schedule an appointment, call 216-778-2323.

Coordination of Care

• Dedicated Clinical Coordinator
• Fracture Liaison Service
• Shared Medical Appointments
• Medication Monitoring