Adam C. Young, MD
Alan C. League, MD
Alejandra Rodriguez-Paez, MD
Alexander E. Michalow, MD
Alexander Gordon, MD
Alfonso Bello, MD
Ami Kothari, MD
Amy Jo Ptaszek, MD
Anand Vora, MD
Andrea S. Kramer, MD
Andrew J. Riff, MD
Angela R. Crowley, MD
Angelo Savino, MD
Anthony Savino, MD
Anuj S. Puppala, MD
Ari Kaz, MD
Ashraf H. Darwish, MD
Ashraf Hasan, MD
Bernard J. Feldman, MD
Bradley Dworsky, MD
Brian Clay, MD
Brian J. Burgess, DPM
Brian R. McCall, MD
Brian Schwartz, MD
Brian Weatherford, MD
Brooke Vanderby, MD
Bruce Summerville, MD
Bryan Waxman, MD
Bryant S. Ho, MD
Carey E. Ellis, MD
Carla Gamez, DPM
Cary R. Templin, MD
Charles L. Lettvin, MD
Charles M. Lieder, DO
Chinyoung Park, MD
Christ Pavlatos, MD
Christian Skjong, MD
Christopher C. Mahr, MD
Craig Cummins, MD
Craig Phillips, MD
Craig S. Williams, MD
Craig Westin, MD
Daniel Newman, MD
David Beigler, MD
David Guelich, MD
David H. Garelick, MD
David Hamming, MD
David Hoffman, MD
David Norbeck, MD
David Raab, MD
David Schneider, DO
Djuro Petkovic, MD
Douglas Diekevers, DPM
Douglas Solway, DPM
E. Quinn Regan, MD
Eddie Jones Jr., MD
Edward J. Logue, MD
Elliot A. Nacke, MD
Ellis K. Nam, MD
Eric Chehab, MD
Eric L. Lee, MD
Evan A. Dougherty, MD
Garo Emerzian, DPM
Gary Shapiro, MD
Giridhar Burra, MD
Gregory Brebach, MD
Gregory J. Fahrenbach, MD
Gregory Portland, MD
Harpreet S. Basran, MD
Jalaal Shah, DO
James M. Hill, MD
Jason G. Hurbanek, MD
Jason Ghodasra, MD
Jeffrey Ackerman, MD
Jeffrey Goldstein, MD
Jeffrey Staron, MD
Jeffrey Visotsky, MD
Jeremy Oryhon, MD
Jonathan Erulkar, MD
Joseph D'Silva, MD
Juan Santiago-Palma, MD
Justin Gent, MD
Justin M. LaReau, MD
Kellie Gates, MD
Kermit Muhammad, MD
Kevin Chen, MD
Kris Alden MD, PhD
Leah R. Urbanosky, MD
Leon Benson, MD
Lori Siegel, MD
Marc Angerame, MD
Marc Breslow, MD
Marc R. Fajardo, MD
Marie Kirincic, MD
Mark A. Lorenz, MD
Mark Gonzalez, MD
Mark Gross, MD
Mark Hamming, MD
Mark Mikhael, MD
Matthew L. Jimenez, MD
Mehul H. Garala, MD
Michael C. Durkin, MD
Michael Chiu, MD
Michael J. Corcoran, MD
Michael Lewis, MD
Michael O'Rourke, MD
Nathan G. Wetters, MD
Nikhil K. Chokshi, MD
Peter Hoepfner, MD
Peter Thadani, MD
Phillip Ludkowski, MD
Priyesh Patel, MD
Rajeev D. Puri, MD
Rhutav Parikh, MD
Richard J. Hayek, MD
Richard Noren, MD
Richard Sherman, MD
Ritesh Shah, MD
Robert J. Daley, MD
Robert J. Thorsness, MD
Roger Chams, MD
Ronak M. Patel, MD
Scott Jacobsen, DPM
Scott Rubinstein, MD
Sean A. Sutphen, DO
Serafin DeLeon, MD
Sheela Metgud, MD
Shivani Batra, DO
Stanford Tack, MD
Steven C. Chudik, MD
Steven G. Bardfield, MD
Steven Gross, MD
Steven Haddad, MD
Steven Jasonowicz, DPM
Steven M. Mardjetko, MD
Steven S. Louis, MD
Steven W. Miller, DPM
Surbhi Panchal, MD
T. Andrew Ehmke, DO
Taizoon Baxamusa, MD
Theodore Fisher, MD
Thomas Gleason, MD
Timothy J. Friedrich, DPM
Todd R. Rimington, MD
Tom Antkowiak, MD, MS
Tomas Nemickas, MD
Van Stamos, MD
Wayne M. Goldstein, MD
Wesley E. Choy, MD
William Robb, MD
William Vitello, MD

Patient Portal LoginRequest an Appointment

Workers CompensationCareersAvoid the ER, Be Seen Today!

Avoid the ER, Be Seen Today!

Home |  Osteoporosis

Osteoporosis

Osteoporosis, also known as “brittle bone disease,” is characterized by low bone strength, which makes bones weak and more likely to fracture. Statistics show that more than 50 million Americans have low bone mass or osteoporosis, 80% of them being women.

When To Address Osteoporosis Symptoms With a Doctor

Osteoporosis is the leading cause of fracture in our aging population. Falling from a standing position or a bone cracking from normal pressure is often an indicative sign of weakness due to osteoporosis. If you have had a fracture, you should discuss your condition with a health care provider specialized in rheumatology to determine if the cause may be osteoporosis.

Types of Osteoporosis

There are two types of Osteoporosis that occur when calcium and phosphate minerals are imbalanced and new bone formation cannot be achieved correctly.

  • Type 1 Osteoporosis typically occurs in women after menopause. The bones begin to lose substance from within and weaken when estrogen levels decrease throughout the body.
  • Type 2 Osteoporosis occurs when the bone substance thins both from the inside and out usually around the age of 70.

Osteoporosis Causes and Risk Factors  

The following examples are other risk factors associated with Osteoporosis.  

  • Family history of osteoporosis
  • Personal history of rheumatoid arthritis or using steroids for a prolonged timeframe
  • Personal history of broken bones, especially in non-traumatic situations
  • Women aged 65 or older, especially white or Asian decent
  • Low body weight (less than 130 lbs) or small body frame
  • Long-term use of corticosteroid medications, such as prednisone and cortisone
  • Postmenopausal women under 65 with other risk factors
  • Postmenopausal women who discontinue hormone therapy or have thyroid problems
  • Women with early onset of menopause (before age 45)
  • Men aged 70 or older, or over 50 with other risk factors, especially African-American or Hispanic men
  • Lactose intolerant and/or avoid calcium in your diet
  • Smoking cigarettes and cigars

Osteoporosis Care at IBJI

Successful bone health management requires a comprehensive treatment approach for each patient. The Osteoporosis Centers of the Illinois Bone and Joint Institute in Bannockburn, Morton Grove and Des Plaines focus on low bone mass risks for all patients. We use state-of-the-art Bone Density Scan (DXA) and Vertebral Fracture Analyses (VFA) instruments to accurately determine your risks of osteoporosis throughout the body. Our rheumatologists and diagnostic imaging technicians work closely to discuss your exam results and apply the best treatment options.

Osteoporosis symptoms can include:

  • General pain
  • Bone Fractures
  • Loss of height over time
  • Bad posture

The following are examples of osteoporosis treatment recommended and performed by IBJI physicians.

  • Medication Assistance
  • Healthy Diet
  • Therapy and Rehabilitation Exercises
  • Orthopedic Surgery

Request an Appointment

Move better. Live better. Request an appointment with an IBJI provider today.

Request an Appointment

Related Doctors

Related Locations

Related Blogs

Safety in Action

Safety in Action

At IBJI, safety is our top priority. Staff are committed and working together to keep our patients and each other safe. During COVID-19, our staff has stepped up by helping to screen patients and take temperatures before they come into the office. Th …
Importance of Telemedicine in Orthopedics During COVID-19

Importance of Telemedicine in Orthopedics During COVID-19

Now more than ever, safety in care is a top priority. With the fear surrounding safety during doctor visits, many patients have either needed to postpone surgeries or they have chosen to cancel appointments. Orthopedic patients are amongst those who …
Northwest Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine Joins Illinois Bone & Joint Institute

Northwest Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine Joins Illinois Bone & Joint Institute

DES PLAINES, Ill., July 6, 2020 — Illinois Bone & Joint Institute (IBJI), one of the largest independent, physician-owned orthopedic practices in Illinois, welcomes Northwest Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine to our practice as of July 1, 2020. …
Put the Spring Back in Your Step this Season

Put the Spring Back in Your Step this Season

No matter where you are on your health journey, motivation and change can come in many forms, just as the changing of the seasons. Spring is a time to regain focus on healthy habits. Check out the suggestions below on how to jump-start your spring! O …

Why Choose IBJI?

Doctors in every orthopedic specialty.

100+ physicians & surgeons; expertise ranging from orthopedics and sports medicine to pain management and more.

Meet Our Doctors

20 locations across Chicago and northern Illinois.

Plus three convenient OrthoAccess Immediate Care locations offering extended evening and weekend hours.

Find a Location

Collaborative, integrated care for families.

Offering orthopedic rehabilitation, pain management, onsite diagnostics, wellness, imaging and laboratory services.

View All Services
Learn more about the steps we are taking to keep all IBJI facilities safe for patients and staff, click here.
close