About this disease
What it concerns
Osteoporosis affects many older people, with women being affected twice as often. The disease leads to a decrease in bone mass and thus to an increased risk of bone fracture even in minor accidents. As the risk of falling increases with age, osteoporosis-related fractures are common. The most common of these fractures affect the wrist, spine and hip.
How we can help you
Examination and diagnosis
At the SMA, an experienced emergency team, as well as the necessary diagnostic equipment, is available around the clock to provide rapid adequate treatment.
Treatment
If the fracture is not severely displaced, good healing can be achieved by through rest, possibly with plaster immobilization. If surgery is necessary, the technique is usually no different from the treatment of other fractures. However, stability may be more difficult to achieve in osteoporotic bone. We maintain a close working relationship with the geriatric department to provide geriatric trauma appropriate care. If osteoporosis is suspected, we take care of the appropriate clarification after hospitalization.