Osteoporosis.
Last updated Monday, December 27, 2004
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Diagnosis and evaluationDiagnosis You may not have symptoms of osteoporosis until you break a bone.
However, your doctor has ways to find out if you have it. The doctor
may recommend measurements to determine your current bone mass. Your
doctor may ask you questions about symptoms, especially when and where
you feel pain. He or she may ask questions about your medical history,
including your overall health, previous illnesses, past fractures,
diet, and medications. A physical examination and blood and urine tests
may be done to rule out other diseases that weaken bone. All this
information helps your doctor find out if you have osteoporosis. Surgery for Osteoporosis at the University of Washington, Department of Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine, Seattle, Washington If you are interested in making an appointment to discuss this procedure in Seattle, you can request an appointment using our online referrals website. To request a referral online, please click here. You can also call 206-598-4288 to make an appointment. Our clinical center is located in Seattle Washington, USA
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