Healthy Bone Program
The Healthy Bone Program is a post-fracture care and metastatic bone disease clinic. We provide a multidisciplinary approach to treatment, and personalized care for each patient based on their unique needs.
Osteoporosis
What is Osteoporosis?
Osteoporosis is a disease of the bone in which you lose too much bone as you age, making your bones more porous than they should be and weakening their underlying structure. The more porous your bones become, the more likely they are to break.
Orthopedic surgeons treat fractures all the time, but did you know that certain fractures can be a sign of a more serious underlying problem? If you are over the age of 50 and experience one of the following types of fractures, you should be screened for osteoporosis:
- Wrist (Distal Radius) Fracture
- Spine (Vertebral) Fracture
- Hip (Femur) Fracture
- Shoulder (Proximal Humerus) Fracture
What We Provide
- Osteoporotic Medications
- Lab Work
- Supplementation
- Activity Modification
- Fall Prevention and Safety Education
Metastatic Bone Disease
Metastatic bone disease is cancer that originates in one part of the body (most commonly breast, lung, thyroid, kidney, and prostate) and spreads to the bone. Cancer cells can travel to any bone in the body and can cause pain and decrease mobility. Cancer cells can weaken the bone and cause a fracture. Our goal is to identify and treat patients before a fracture occurs.
Common Symptoms of Bone Metastasis:
- Fever
- Fatigue
- Unintentional Weight Loss
- Swelling
- Pain
- Bone Fracture
Nationally Recognized Expertise in Preventing Fractures
The American Orthopedic Association's Own the Bone® quality improvement program recognizes outstanding institutions that provide bone health care to prevent fractures.
We are proud to continue delivering best-in-class preventive care to Louisiana.
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For Patients:
No referral is needed! Schedule your appointment today by calling (225) 408-7863.
For Providers:
Fax the following information to (225) 433-0181
- Patient Demographics
- Last DEXA scan (if available)
- Most Recent Office Visit Note
- Recent Lab Work
