Osteoporosis
Known Symptoms
- Fractures occurring from minor falls or injuries.
- Loss of height or stooped posture over time.
- Back pain due to vertebral compression fractures.
- Reduced mobility and increased susceptibility to injury.
Known Causes
- Aging or menopause reducing bone density naturally.
- Low calcium or vitamin D intake impairing bone strength.
- Sedentary lifestyle decreasing bone-loading and muscle support.
- Genetic predisposition increasing risk of weak bones.
Care
- Ensure adequate calcium and vitamin D daily.
- Engage in weight-bearing exercises like walking or resistance training.
- Avoid smoking and limit alcohol to protect bone health.
- Regularly monitor bone density and follow medical guidance.
- Fractures occurring from minor falls or injuries.
- Loss of height or stooped posture over time.
- Back pain due to vertebral compression fractures.
- Reduced mobility and increased susceptibility to injury.
Featured Specialities
Our Speciality Services
Orthopedics
KIMSHEALTH’s Department of Orthopaedic Surgery offers internationally recognised, multidisciplinary care for all musculoskeletal problems. Using minimally invasive techniques ranging from endoscopic spine surgery to robotic joint replacement, our surgeons develop a treatment plan customised for each patient by working closely with anaesthesia, rehabilitation, and other specialists. We manage complex trauma and fractures with a dedicated 24/7 trauma ICU, provide limb reconstruction (including Ilizarov techniques) and perform microsurgical reimplantation for severe limb injuries. We cover arthroscopy and sports-injury care, hand and microvascular surgery, paediatric orthopaedics and scoliosis correction, plus specialist clinics for back pain, osteoporosis and arthritis.
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