Osteoporosis is a silent condition — bones become fragile and prone to fracture before any symptoms are noticed. In India, osteoporosis affects an estimated 50 million people, with women over 50 at highest risk. Fragility fractures of the hip, spine, and wrist are the most serious consequences — and hip fractures in the elderly carry significant mortality.
Dr. Chetan M. Dojode FRCS (Trauma & Orthopaedics) UK has extensive NHS experience managing osteoporotic fragility fractures — from emergency hip fracture surgery to outpatient fracture liaison and bone health optimisation. He provides comprehensive osteoporosis assessment and management at both Bengaluru clinics.
Who is at Risk of Osteoporosis?
Women over 50 — especially post-menopausal
Long-term corticosteroid use (rheumatoid arthritis, asthma)
Low calcium and Vitamin D — extremely common in India
Previous fragility fracture — strongest predictor of next fracture
Family history of hip fracture or osteoporosis
Smoking, excess alcohol, sedentary lifestyle
Diagnosis & Treatment
- ✓DEXA scan — gold standard bone density measurement (T-score assessment)
- ✓FRAX® fracture risk calculator — 10-year fracture probability assessment
- ✓Calcium and Vitamin D optimisation
- ✓Bisphosphonate therapy (alendronate, zoledronic acid)
- ✓Fall prevention assessment and modification
- ✓Fragility fracture management — hip, wrist, spine
Frequently Asked Questions
What is osteoporosis?
Osteoporosis means porous bone — reduced bone density and quality leading to increased fracture risk. The most common fragility fractures are hip (most serious), vertebral (spinal crush fractures), and distal radius (wrist). Osteoporosis is diagnosed on DEXA scan with T-score of -2.5 or below.
What is a DEXA scan?
DEXA (Dual Energy X-ray Absorptiometry) scan measures bone mineral density — expressed as a T-score. A T-score of -1 to -2.5 indicates osteopenia (reduced bone density). Below -2.5 is osteoporosis. DEXA is quick, painless, and uses minimal radiation.
Can osteoporosis be reversed?
Osteoporosis cannot be fully reversed but can be significantly improved. Bisphosphonate therapy (alendronate, zoledronic acid), calcium, Vitamin D, and weight-bearing exercise all increase bone density and reduce fracture risk. Early treatment prevents the most serious complication — hip fracture.
What is a fragility fracture?
A fragility fracture is a bone break occurring from a force that would not normally break a bone — such as a fall from standing height. Common fragility fractures are hip, wrist (Colles fracture), and spinal vertebral fractures. A previous fragility fracture is the strongest predictor of future fractures.
Does Dr. Chetan M. Dojode manage osteoporosis in Bangalore?
Yes. Dr. Chetan M. Dojode FRCS has extensive NHS experience managing osteoporotic fragility fractures and bone health. He provides osteoporosis assessment, fracture prevention advice, and medication management at Sparsh Hospital, Yelahanka and OrthoSportsMed Clinic, Sahakar Nagar, Bengaluru.
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