Osteoporosis is typically considered a "woman's disease," but 2
million of those with the disease are men. In fact, about 30
percent of hip fractures occur in men, and one in eight men over
50 years of age will experience an osteoporotic fracture. Today,
we know much more about diagnosing, preventing and treating
osteoporosis as well as the condition's resulting complications.
In addition to estrogen, other medications are available to
control the disease. New medications and other treatments have
changed the way we look at osteoporosis, the bone degeneration
usually associated with the aging process. Osteoporosis affects
an estimated 10 million people and almost 34 million have low
bone mass, putting them at increased risk for developing
osteoporosis. Our specialists at UCSF Medical Center can choose
the best treatments for your individual needs. Equipped with a
state-of-the-art digital scanner for spine, hip and wrist scans
as well as an ultrasound scanner for heel bone measurements, we
can diagnose osteopo