Bone and Mineral Metabolism
Specializes in Osteoporosis and Metabolic Bone Disease
The Bone and Mineral Metabolism Osteoporosis and Treatment Clinic specializes in the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of osteoporosis and metabolic bone disease, including:
- Postmenopausal osteoporosis
- Male osteoporosis
- Osteopenia induced by glucocorticoids, anticonvulsants and excess thyroid hormone
- Paget's disease
- Hypercalcemia of malignancy
- Hyperparathyroidism
Consultations
Consults may include:
- State-of-the-art bone density testing
- Biochemical diagnostics (including new markers of bone turnover)
- Nutritional counseling
- Physical therapy counseling
- Informative take-home materials
Bone Density Referrals Accepted
The division also accepts referrals for bone density testing only.
