Recognize & treat osteoporosis in good time

Our modern lifestyle with too little exercise, an unhealthy diet, smoking, too much alcohol and too little sunshine leads to a wide variety of lifestyle diseases. One of the most dramatic of these is certainly osteoporosis or bone loss. It is considered a real widespread disease, not only in Germany but worldwide. And the problem is set to get worse. According to estimates by the World Health Organization (WHO), the number of people affected by this chronic bone disease could double in the next 20 years.

Read more in the article by Dr. Ulrich Frohberger

What happens with osteoporosis?

Osteoporosis is defined as a disease of the skeleton. The bones become increasingly weakened due to a low mineral salt content, decreasing bone density and a changing bone structure. This “bone loss” is slow, gradual and usually painless. Until finally – without adequate trauma – bone fractures occur: usually in the spine, upper or lower arms, ribs and, particularly dangerously, in the neck of the femur.

Who is affected?

An estimated five million women and one million men in Germany, mostly over the age of 50, currently suffer from osteoporosis. The consequences are pain, reduced height and a hunched back, as well as increased bone fragility. Early detection of the disease and its early stages is very important for successful treatment.

Certainty through measurement

All too often, osteoporosis goes unnoticed at first because porous bones do not cause pain. Sometimes it takes years before a diagnosis is made. But even after a positive diagnosis, it is possible to live well with a healthy diet and sufficient exercise. The earlier bone loss is noticed, the more effectively we can combat it and avoid painful fractures.

Osteoporosis is not an unalterable fate, but can be treated successfully. At Z.O.R. am Roggenmarkt in Münster, patients can find osteologically experienced specialist medical help.

Book tip – Dr. Tassilo König: “This helps with osteoporosis” – with a foreword by Dr. Ulrich Frohberger

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Improved therapy services

Much can still be improved in the treatment of bone loss. In a European comparison, Germany ranks at the bottom in terms of guideline-based treatment. This is why Dr. Ulrich Frohberger – an osteologist, sports physician and orthopaedic surgeon in Münster – founded the Westphalia-Lippe Association of Osteologists together with specialist colleagues over ten years ago.

Osteoporosis Competence Center Münster

Against this background and as chairman of the interdisciplinary quality circles “Osteoporosis” and “Pain Therapy”, Dr. Ulrich Frohberger has developed the Z.O.R. am Roggenmarkt into a competence center. Our entire team is always at the cutting edge of diagnostics and treatment thanks to comprehensive further training. To prevent bone fractures, for example, we use a highly modern, effective treatment concept – based on excellent diagnostics and comprehensive, individual therapy measures.

We help you to recognize osteoporosis in good time and avoid fractures!

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