Osteoporosis Clinic 2017
At Reynella Medical Centre we strive to provide our patients with the best possible healthcare. This includes prevention, detection and early intervention for a variety of conditions.
Osteoporosis is a disease that affects over 1 million Australians. It occurs when bones lose minerals, thickness and strength. Sufferers are at an increased risk of fractures from even minor trauma.
The symptoms and signs are not always visible so you can have osteoporosis without even realising it until a fracture occurs. Fortunately, osteoporosis can be prevented and treated in a number of ways.
To enable early detection we will have a mobile bone density unit at Reynella Medical Centre between January and March. Our patients aged 70 and over can have bone densitometry scans to identify their osteoporosis risk.
If you’re aged 50-69 you qualify for a free scan if you have:
- had a fracture with minimal trauma
- menopause before age 45
- taken moderate to high dose steroids for longer than 3 months
- Coeliac disease or other malabsorption disorders
- inflammatory arthritis
- primary hyperparathyroidism
- hyperthyroidism
- chronic liver disease
- chronic kidney disease
The scan is similar to an x-ray; is quick, non-invasive and provided FREE of charge. Based on the results a follow-up appointment is arranged with your Doctor about a month after the scan.
Access to this service is by appointment only and spots are limited.
Availability is:
Monday 30th January – Friday 10th February
Monday 27th February – Friday 3rd March
If you would like to identify your osteoporosis risk then contact the clinic on 8382 3900 to make an appointment.
Once you have a referral, our receptionists will book you in for your bone density scan.
We hope you will take advantage of this great opportunity.
