It is estimated that 10 million Americans over age 50 have osteoporosis, while another 34 million are at risk for developing the bone disease. Osteoporosis and other bone diseases have a significant impact on quality of life and can affect a person’s ability to walk, stand up and even dress. Ultimately, it can lead to premature death.
The experienced physicians at UT Southwestern Medical Center have the knowledge, experience and state-of-the-art resources to provide patients with the highest quality care to prevent, diagnose and effectively treat bone diseases.
Some of the bone diseases routinely treated at UT Southwestern include:
• Osteoporosis
• Osteomalacia
• Paget’s disease of the bone
• Renal bone disease
Please visit the Health Library to learn more about bone diseases.