Bone Health 骨骼健康

Osteoporosis is a condition of low bone mass and loss of bone architecture which leading to fragile and weak bone. The cause of this disease is closely related to the lifestyle choice, such as the inadequate calcium consumption and inactivity can increase of risk of osteoporosis. Osteoporosis could be a life-threatening. Bone Density Test (DEXA) is recommend to all women over 65 years old or women at risk for having bone loss or fractures. The results of the test help doctor find appropriate treatment to reduce bone loss and prevent fractures. Talk to your doctor about the test and your risks of having osteoporosis.

骨質疏鬆症是一種低骨質量和骨結柿的情況，導致骨骼變得脆弱。這種疾病的病因與生活方式的選擇密切相關，例如鈣攝入量不足和缺乏運動會增加骨質疏鬆症的風險。骨質疏鬆症可能是一個危及生命的問題，因為它能導致永久性疼痛, 和大大增加跌倒和骨折的發生。建議所有65歲以上的婦女或有骨質丟失或骨折風險的婦女進行骨密度試驗 (DEXA)。試驗結果有助於醫生找到適當的治療方法, 以減少骨質流失和預防骨折。和你的醫生談談你患骨質疏鬆症的測試和風險

Osteoarthritis (OA) is a chronic, irreversible joint disease affecting areas such as knees, hips, lower back, neck and fingers. Cartilage between joints breaks down which cause inflammation and pain as bones rub against each other over time, OA can increase the risk of bone breakdown and fragments of chipped bone may create further damage.

骨關節炎（OA）是一種慢性和不可逆轉的關節疾病，會影響膝蓋，臀部，腰背部，頸部以及手指等部位。關節之間的軟骨破裂會隨著時間和骨頭間的彼此摩擦而引起炎症和疼痛。骨關節炎會增加骨裂的風險，而破裂的骨碎片更有可能造成進一步的損傷