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Does Osteoarthritis Affect Bone Density?

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Posted on Fri, 12 Oct 2018
Question: im 60 years old and have suffered from osteoarthritis - i lost 10% of my bone mass last year in a bone scan I have severe spinal stenosis , i multipile fractors ,plates ,pins and at least suragers ====I am in contaant pain and my records conform that ..I can't list all the spinal stenos and disk desise. please excuse spelling my fingers are broken too. my name is Charles P Morganti DoB 12/29/19/1957
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Answered by Dr. Chobufo Ditah (1 hour later)
Brief Answer:
What medications are you on?

Detailed Answer:
Hello,

The main task at this time is to determine what the cause of this bone loss is. The cause could be related to poor calcium and vitamin D metabolism. This could be further compounded by smoking, obesity, physical inactivity, medications, etc. I will like to know if the cause has been established, at least, to guide medical treatment.

For now, proper pain management is of prime importance. What pain medications are you on? I will also recommend vitamin D and calcium supplementation. Also, medications to prevent bone loss, such as Bisphosphonates would be helpful, too.

Hope I have answered your query.
Let me know if I can assist you further.
Note: For further queries, consult a joint and bone specialist, an Orthopaedic surgeon. Book a Call now.
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Does Osteoarthritis Affect Bone Density?

Brief Answer: What medications are you on? Detailed Answer: Hello, The main task at this time is to determine what the cause of this bone loss is. The cause could be related to poor calcium and vitamin D metabolism. This could be further compounded by smoking, obesity, physical inactivity, medications, etc. I will like to know if the cause has been established, at least, to guide medical treatment. For now, proper pain management is of prime importance. What pain medications are you on? I will also recommend vitamin D and calcium supplementation. Also, medications to prevent bone loss, such as Bisphosphonates would be helpful, too. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.