What is osteoporosis? Osteoporosis is a bone disease that weakens our bones, making them thinner and easier to break. These fractures can lead to pain, stooped and poor posture, or significant trouble moving around. What is osteopenia? Osteopenia is often referred to as the beginning stage of osteoporosis. It is weakening of the bones and… Read more »
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Dr. McFarland Performs Out Patient Kyphoplasty – A First for the Chesapeake Peninsula
Another First from OSC – Congratulations to Dr. McFarland for performing an in-office kyphoplasty at OSC on July 11! Kyphoplasty is used to treat painful compression fractures of the spine. Bones in your spine can fracture or collapse due to bone loss. There are many causes of bone loss, including osteoporosis, menopause, cancer, chemotherapy, radiation… Read more »