In this era of surging silver hair wave, population aging has become an irreversible global trend. With the passage of years, middle-aged and elderly people not only carry the wisdom and experience of life, but also face the new challenge of health - osteoporosis.
This "silent killer" quietly threatens the happiness and peace of countless families with its early asymptomatic and later harmful characteristics. According to statistics, there are more than 50 million osteoporosis patients in China, especially those over 50 years old and postmenopausal women, who have become the high-risk group of this disease.
Osteoporosis: three alarm bells that cannot be ignored
Pain: the silent call
When low back pain, fatigue or generalized bone pain creeps up, many people may choose to ignore it. However, these seemingly unusual symptoms may be the early warning of osteoporosis. The pain is diffuse, has no fixed location, and worsens after exertion or activity, reminding us of subtle changes within the body.
Hunchback: the weight of years
The deformation of the spine, the shortening of the stature, and even the appearance of a hunchback are visual manifestations of the further development of osteoporosis. Vertebral compression fractures are the main cause of these changes, which not only affect the patient's physical appearance, but may also bring about a deep-rooted health crisis.
Fractures: fragile at the touch of a button
Nothing is more worrying than fragility fractures caused by osteoporosis. Even the slightest external force may lead to fracture of the spine, hip or forearm, causing great inconvenience to the patient's life and even endangering his/her life.
Dual-energy X-ray Bone Densitometer: The "Detective" and "Guardian" of Osteoporosis
In the face of the serious challenge of osteoporosis, dual-energy X-ray bone densitometer has become an important tool for assessing the risk of osteoporosis, diagnosing the disease and predicting the risk of fracture due to its accurate and efficient characteristics. As the "gold standard" recommended by the World Health Organization, Dual Energy X-ray Bone Densitometer unveils the mystery of bone health by measuring bone mineral density.
Dual-energy X-ray bone densitometer plays an irreplaceable role in many departments such as endocrinology, physical examination, orthopedics, rehabilitation, radiology and geriatrics. It can not only provide doctors with detailed diagnostic basis, but also help patients to understand their bone health status in time, so as to take targeted preventive measures to reduce the risk of bone fracture and so on.
Against the backdrop of an aging society, osteoporosis has become a health issue that we must face up to. By raising public awareness, strengthening early screening and diagnosis, and utilizing dual-energy X-ray bone densitometry to accurately assess the risk, we can build a solid health line of defense for more middle-aged and elderly people.
Post time: Aug-14-2024