According to Osteoporosis Australia, someone in Australia is admitted to hospital with an osteoporotic fracture every five to six minutes and this figure is set to rise as our population ages.
Osteoporosis occurs when bones lose minerals more quickly than the body can replace them, leading to a loss of bone mineral density, or weaker bones.
To help counter the facts, MeasureUp is bringing DEXA for bone mineral density testing to Lake Cathie.
They will bulk bill this service for Medicare items determined by your doctor, which includes a free yearly scan for those over 70 years of age.
As such, a referral from your local GP is required for this service.
MeasureUp will be in Lake Cathie on September 13-17 and 20 -23.
Dual-energy x-ray absorptiometry (DEXA) measurement of the hip and spine is the technology now used to establish or confirm a diagnosis of osteoporosis, predict future fracture risk and monitor patients each year.
For appointments, please call 1800 101 163.
