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Common Orthopedic Conditions for Women
Women are generally more prone to bone issues than men, as women typically have lower bone density (studies)*
Consider seeing an orthopedic specialist if you have these conditions:
- On-going pain in the bone or joint
- Especially if you have Lower Back Pain as it is the leading cause of disability worldwide (WHO)*,
- And Knee Pain as women are more prone to knee injuries (Studies)*
- Injuries, fractures, broken or sprain
- Especially Hip Fractures: In the past 30 years, hip fractures have increased in women (5 times) and men (1.5 times) over 50 years old in Singapore (MOH)*
- Osteoporosis, Osteoarthritis, Osteonecrosis
- Especially Osteoporosis, as menopause accelerates bone density loss, and inflammatory arthritis conditions like rheumatoid arthritis (OASH)*
- Other conditions worth mentioning: Rheumatoid Arthritis, Traumatic Arthritis, Plantar Fasciitis, Bone Tumors Cartilage Injuries & Damage, Meniscal Tears, ACL Tears, Meniscal Degeneration
Blood Test: Bone Mineral, Bone and Joint (DEXA)
During your visit, our orthopedist might ask you to undergo DEXA scan to screen your bone health.
This blood test for bone mineral, bone, and joint health are crucial for diagnosing and managing conditions affecting the musculoskeletal system.
This test, including bone profile tests, help identify nutrient deficiencies and metabolic issues impacting bone health, such as osteoporosis and osteopenia. Hence, it'll help detect conditions like Osteoarthritis, Osteoporosis.
Early detection is key—schedule a DEXA blood test today to assess your bone health.
MRI Joint
MRI scans are essential for diagnosing and managing bone and joint conditions by using non-invasive imaging techniques like radio waves and magnetic fields, hence, it's a helpful scan to detect all possible orthoaedic conditions.
Early detection is key—schedule an MRI today to evaluate your bone and joint health.
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- World Health Organization. Low back pain. World Health Organization. 2023 Mar 16. Available from: https://www.who.int/news-room/fact-sheets/detail/low-back-pain#:~:text=An%20estimated%20619%20million%20people,on%20individuals%20and%20on%20societies
- National Women's Health Information Center. Osteoporosis. Office on Women's Health. Available from: https://womenshealth.gov/a-z-topics/osteoporosis