Covid-19 Poses Challenges for Osteoporosis Treatment and Diagnosis
As the pandemic surges, it can make this already underdiagnosed disease go undetected for longer
How Balloon Kyphoplasty Gave Me My Life Back After My Vertebral Compression Fracture
A freak accident left me bedridden, but this minimally invasive treatment let me start living again.
When to Ask About Cancer and Metastatic Bone Disease
Watch this video to learn when to ask your health care provider about metastatic bone disease
How I Found an Outpatient Solution to My Vertebral Compression Fracture
My decreasing bone mass caused fractures in my spine. After a simple procedure, I'm nearly pain-free.
Osteoporosis Isn’t a Given
It's Never Too Late To Start Protecting Your Bone Health
Experiencing Odd Aches and Pains? When to Ask About Cancer and Metastatic Bone Disease
Don't wait until symptoms are present to ask your health care provider about metastatic bone disease
I’m No Longer Confined to Bed in Pain Thanks to This Procedure
A late-night fall caused a fracture in my spine, but this simple procedure helped me get back in the game.
After My Spine Fractures, Doctors Put Humpty Together Again – Twice
A foster mother of six describes how an outpatient procedure restored her mobility.
How to Improve Your Balance and Reduce Your Risk of Falling
Women are more likely to fall than men and they can cause devastating health complications.
The Back Surgery Innovation That Gave Me My Life Back
I was stunned and scared when my doctors told me I had suffered a vertebral compression fracture, but this procedure healed me.
The Risks of Undiagnosed Rheumatoid Arthritis
Learn more about this autoimmune disease and what can happen if left undiagnosed and untreated.
A Numb Arm Led to My Rheumatoid Arthritis Diagnosis
Read how one woman managed the emotional and mental aspects of being diagnosed with an autoimmune disease at the age of 49.
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