Osteoporosis Treatment in India
About Osteoporosis
Key Highlights
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Focuses on early diagnosis through bone density scanning (DEXA) to prevent serious fractures.Personalized treatment plans combining medication, nutrition, and exercise.Multidisciplinary approach involving orthopedists, endocrinologists, and physiotherapists.Aims to reduce pain, improve bone strength, and maintain independence.Non-surgical management is the primary approach, with surgical options reserved for fracture repair.
Who is this surgery for?
- Postmenopausal women and men over age 50.
- Individuals with a history of a fragility fracture (e.g., from a minor fall).
- Long-term use of corticosteroids (e.g., prednisone).
- Presence of risk factors like family history, low body weight, smoking, or excessive alcohol use.
- Conditions such as rheumatoid arthritis, hyperthyroidism, or malabsorption syndromes.
- Noticeable loss of height or development of a stooped posture (dowager's hump).
How to prepare
- Medical History Review: Provide complete details of medications, past fractures, and family history.
- DEXA Scan: A simple, painless test to measure bone mineral density at the hip and spine.
- Blood Tests: To rule out other conditions that cause bone loss (e.g., vitamin D deficiency, thyroid issues).
- Physical Exam: Assessment of posture, balance, and muscle strength.
- Lifestyle Assessment: Discussion of diet, calcium/vitamin D intake, exercise habits, and fall risks at home.
Risks & possible complications
- Primary risk is the increased likelihood of fractures, most commonly in the spine, hip, and wrist.
- Chronic pain and disability resulting from fractures.
- Loss of height and permanent postural changes (kyphosis) from vertebral fractures.
- Potential side effects from long-term osteoporosis medications (e.g., jaw problems, atypical femur fractures).
- Reduced mobility and increased risk of falls, creating a cycle of further injury.
Recovery & hospital stay
- Treatment is long-term and focuses on halting bone loss and preventing fractures.
- Regular follow-up DEXA scans (every 1-2 years) to monitor treatment effectiveness.
- Strict adherence to prescribed medications and supplements (Calcium & Vitamin D).
- Engagement in weight-bearing and muscle-strengthening exercises as recommended by a physiotherapist.
- Implementing fall-prevention strategies at home (removing rugs, improving lighting).
- If a fracture occurs, specific post-fracture rehabilitation will be necessary to regain function.
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Typical hospital stay:
0 days (Outpatient management)
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Expected recovery time:
Ongoing/Long-term management
Frequently Asked Questions
If you are considering osteoporosis in India, these questions and answers can help you make a confident, informed decision.
Popular choices for osteoporosis in India include Medanta The Medicity, Kamineni Hospital LB Nagar, Miot Hospital Chennai, Nanavati Max Hospital, Kamineni Hospital, King Koti, known for experienced specialists and advanced surgical infrastructure.
Look at the doctor’s years of experience, hospital association, patient reviews, and how often they perform osteoporosis. MediFyr helps you compare orthopedists and book consultations online.
The overall cost depends on hospital category, surgeon’s experience, room type, implant or device used (if any), length of stay, tests, and post-operative care. Our team can help you get cost estimates from multiple hospitals before you decide.
Procedure cost in other countries
Here is an overview of how the estimated cost, hospital stay, and recovery time for osteoporosis compare across other countries where we have data.
Top hospitals for Osteoporosis in India
These partner hospitals in India have dedicated orthopedics teams and experience managing patients undergoing osteoporosis.
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Orthopedists for Osteoporosis
Explore experienced orthopedists who regularly perform osteoporosis and provide pre- and post-operative care in India.
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