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Question: Orthopedic specialist just diagnosed osteoporosis in back of neck causing pain & numbness in shoulder, arm, and side, My question is should I be checked for osteoporosis in rest of body, and, if so, what specialist should I go to.
Brief Answer:
An endocrinologist, rheumatologist or orthopedic specialist,
Detailed Answer:
Hi thanks for using healthcaremagic,
Yes, it would be best to be assessed generally to rule out other areas of osteoporosis especially the hips, pelvis and other vertebrae.
Endocrinologists , particularly, see a lot of patients with osteoporosis but rheumatologists and orthopedic specialists can also manage if it is difficult to get an
appointment.
In addition to imaging the bone, bloods would need to be done.
These include :(1) ) complete blood count- sometimes show anemia
(2) ) thyroid function- thyroid disoders can be associated with osteoporosis
(3) liver function tests
(4) ) vitamin d levels
(5) 24 hour calcium/creatinine ib urine- high calcium levels in urine sometimes associated with osteoporosis
The endocrinologist would assess and treat appropriately.
I hope this helps, feel free to ask any other questions
An endocrinologist, rheumatologist or orthopedic specialist,
Detailed Answer:
Hi thanks for using healthcaremagic,
Yes, it would be best to be assessed generally to rule out other areas of osteoporosis especially the hips, pelvis and other vertebrae.
Endocrinologists , particularly, see a lot of patients with osteoporosis but rheumatologists and orthopedic specialists can also manage if it is difficult to get an
appointment.
In addition to imaging the bone, bloods would need to be done.
These include :(1) ) complete blood count- sometimes show anemia
(2) ) thyroid function- thyroid disoders can be associated with osteoporosis
(3) liver function tests
(4) ) vitamin d levels
(5) 24 hour calcium/creatinine ib urine- high calcium levels in urine sometimes associated with osteoporosis
The endocrinologist would assess and treat appropriately.
I hope this helps, feel free to ask any other questions
Note: For further queries, consult a joint and bone specialist, an Orthopaedic surgeon. Book a Call now.
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