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fromwww.bbc.com
1 day agoReview finds 250 patients need repeat bone scans
Over 200 hospital patients will undergo repeat bone density scans due to concerns identified in a review of previous diagnoses and treatment recommendations.
When you think about osteoporosis, your mind probably jumps to images of frail bones or perhaps an elder's hunched posture. The problem is that our hips are the most at-risk areas for this condition. Not only that, but hip fractures from osteoporosis are among the worst health complications that a person can face in their lives, something that often leads to long-term mobility issues and even life-threatening complications.
"I've let my body down. I haven't taken care of it. I have to walk with a walker now. I wish I'd done exercise. It's the most ghastly waste of time, except that it keeps you going. So, I'm foolish."