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TO ALL STAFF
The Osteoporosis Assessment Service will be re-visiting on Wednesday 30th
September to carry out the following .
Osteoporosis Fracture Risk Assessment (Specially reduced rate £15.00)
Ultrasound Bone Density Heel Scan
The machine used to perform the test is a heel ultrasound scanner (McCue CUBAClinical)
which does not use X-rays but safe ultrasound signals. The bone density measured in the
heel is strongly related to the hip and spine and is an excellent scanning site for osteoporosis
assessments.
A small amount of ultrasound gel is placed on a bare heel and the scan is performed within 3
minutes. The results are printed and explained to each client at the time of their consultation .
Risk factors (Females)
Low Calcium intake
Regular Steroid use
Lack of exercise
Smoking
Excessive Dieting (anorexia)
Family history of Osteoporosis
Overactive Thyroid Gland
Hysterectomy with ovaries removed
Previous Fracture (from a low impact fall)
Early Menopause or Post-menopausal and not on HRT
Risk factors for men are few
Genetics. The risk of breaking bones because of osteoporosis is largely inherited from
our parents. Such genetic factors dictate up to 80 percent of our likelihood of
developing this disease. Men with a close family history of osteoporosis generally
have lower than expected bone mineral density (the strength of bone tissue) and an
increased risk of breaking bones
Low levels of the male hormone testosterone
Long term use of steroids
Alcohol abuse also accounts for five percent of cases.
Please note that the screening will take place in the Occupational Health & Safety
Department based on the 2nd floor in Wilson B Block.
If you would like an appointment, please e-mail Jackie in the first instance at
[email protected] or telephone 01923 857 616
All payments to be made at the time of screening by cheque or cash. Cheques should be
made payable to OAS Ltd.