Geriatric service
Osteoporosis and fracture prevention · Ciudad Juárez
Prevention, evaluation and treatment of fracture risk.
- Office and home visits
- Bring someone with you
- Written plan
When to consult
When should your bones be evaluated?
Every woman from 65 and every man from 70 (or earlier with risk factors) should know their bone health.
When to consult
- A fracture after a minor blow or a fall from your own height.
- Loss of height or a more stooped back.
- Long-term steroid use or early menopause.
- You have never had a bone density scan after 65.
Before your visit
- Bring your previous bone density scan, if any, and lab work.
- Note your own fractures and your parents' (hip especially).
- Medication list: some weaken bone.
Important points
- A fragility fracture demands evaluation: it predicts the next one.
- Calcium alone is not enough once there is osteoporosis.
- Bone treatment works alongside fall prevention: a fragile bone only breaks if there is a fall.
During the visit
What is evaluated during the visit?
Step by step
From assessment to a practical plan
Book your visit
By WhatsApp or phone. We confirm the time and the current fee before closing the appointment.
Prepare your documents
ID, recent test results, prescriptions and every medication, supplements included.
The assessment, unhurried
We calculate your real fracture risk and define whether you need a density scan or specific treatment.
Written plan and follow-up
You leave with your instructions explained, the treatment adjustments and the date of the next check.
Expected results
What you can expect from this care
Every person progresses differently; these are realistic goals, adjusted at each follow-up.
- Fracture risk known and explained
- Vitamin D and calcium corrected
- Weight-bearing exercise plan started
- Specific treatment working, if prescribed
- Bone density stabilized
- Home and habits adjusted against falls
- Lower risk of hip and spine fracture
- Height and posture monitored
- Independence protected
Scientific backing
Trustworthy, verifiable sources
The recommendations on this page follow the guidance of these organizations:
- National Institute on Aging (NIA) Osteoporosis: information for older adults
- NIAMS · NIH Bone health and osteoporosis
- Bone Health & Osteoporosis Foundation Fracture prevention and treatment
Educational content: it does not replace an individual medical assessment.
Assess your fracture risk in time
Message me on WhatsApp: I answer personally and we book the right assessment, at the office or at home.
Contact
Leave your details and I will call you during office hours.
Office hours Monday to Friday · 3:00 to 8:00 pmSaturday · 9:00 am to 1:00 pmSunday · closed
Phone and WhatsApp 656 582 1954
Is this an emergency? Chest pain, trouble breathing or a fall with a hard blow do not wait for an appointment: go to the emergency department or call 911.
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Frequently asked questions
About this service
Question not here? Send me a WhatsApp message and I will answer personally.
Ask on WhatsAppIs taking calcium enough?
No. Calcium and vitamin D are the base, but with established osteoporosis or a previous fracture, specific treatment is needed to lower the risk.
How often should I have a density scan?
It depends on the previous result and your risk; the right interval for you is defined during the visit.