To spread awareness on the lesser-highlighted osteoporosis disease, which affects bones making them weak and more likely to fracture, the Institute of Orthopedics, Apollo Hospital here organised a programme on the occasion of the Osteoporosis Day on Monday.
Experts discussed on prevention, diagnosis and treatment of osteoporosis.
The programme had a post-replacement education session on total knee replacement (TKR) and total hip replacement (THR) to clarify the myths and misconceptions associated with both the surgeries.
Both osteoporosis and osteoarthritis are associated with old age making the affected person disable and bedridden. Fractures in wrist, hip and vertebrae (bones in the spine) mostly affect people with osteoporosis. Fracture in other bones like in the arm, ribs or pelvis can also lead to the osteoporosis, informed consultant surgeon Dr Sanjeev Patnaik.“Women are more vulnerable to osteoporosis, especially after menopause due to lack of hormone estrogen, which helps maintain bone strength in women,” added Dr Pattnaik.
Among others, Dr Smarajit Patnaik and Dr Debabrata Padhy also spoke on the occasion.