Hello,
Just to let everyone know that a bout with lyme disease and then the flu is the reason why i have not posted in awhile. But I shall start again this week.
I have news about a new medication coming to market...some practical advice for those with dowagers humps as well as some new information about how you can strengthen your back so you do not ache so much. Stay tuned....I start again on Monday.
Saturday, November 28, 2009
Monday, July 06, 2009
Compression fractures - new kyphplasty device
Here is the scientific abstract from the Journal of Vasc Interv Radiol.
This article describes a new device for the performance of kyphoplasty that uses a polymer device rather than a balloon to create a void in the bone.
MATERIALS AND METHODS: In nine consecutive patients, kyphoplasty was performed at 12 vertebral levels with osteoporotic compression with use of the new SKy bone expander polymer device. RESULTS: The device was successful in creating a void in the bone at all levels. The procedure was also effective in alleviating pain from compression fractures. There were no technical failures or complications.
CONCLUSION: The SKy bone expander polymer device is effective and safe for the performance of kyphoplasty to alleviate pain from vertebral compression fractures.
This article describes a new device for the performance of kyphoplasty that uses a polymer device rather than a balloon to create a void in the bone.
MATERIALS AND METHODS: In nine consecutive patients, kyphoplasty was performed at 12 vertebral levels with osteoporotic compression with use of the new SKy bone expander polymer device. RESULTS: The device was successful in creating a void in the bone at all levels. The procedure was also effective in alleviating pain from compression fractures. There were no technical failures or complications.
CONCLUSION: The SKy bone expander polymer device is effective and safe for the performance of kyphoplasty to alleviate pain from vertebral compression fractures.
Saturday, June 20, 2009
Postural taping kyphosis, dowagers hump
OK...at some point you have probably thought, why don't I just tape up my spine to see
if that can help me.
Well, researchers in Melbourne, Australia have done just that and found it helps.
In their study "Fifteen women with osteoporotic vertebral fractures participated in this within-participant design study. Three taping conditions were randomly applied: therapeutic taping, control taping and no taping. Angle of thoracic kyphosis was measured after each condition. Force plate-derived balance parameters and trunk muscle electromyographic activity (EMG) were recorded during three static standing tasks of 40s duration."
If you want to read more about this study or Postural taping, go to
Postural taping
at Osteopenia3.com
if that can help me.
Well, researchers in Melbourne, Australia have done just that and found it helps.
In their study "Fifteen women with osteoporotic vertebral fractures participated in this within-participant design study. Three taping conditions were randomly applied: therapeutic taping, control taping and no taping. Angle of thoracic kyphosis was measured after each condition. Force plate-derived balance parameters and trunk muscle electromyographic activity (EMG) were recorded during three static standing tasks of 40s duration."
If you want to read more about this study or Postural taping, go to
Postural taping
at Osteopenia3.com
Friday, March 27, 2009
Monthly newsletter about Osteopenia treatments
There is a free monthly newsletter about Osteopenia Treatments (which also covers many Osteoporosis treatments). It is written by a retired college professor who is interested in the topic. It has been in publication for over 3 years and you can read back issues if you subscribe.
The newsletter comes by email - usually the first week of each month. Subscriptions are free and you can cancel at any time.
If you want to try it, click on Osteopenia Newsletter
The newsletter comes by email - usually the first week of each month. Subscriptions are free and you can cancel at any time.
If you want to try it, click on Osteopenia Newsletter
Wednesday, March 25, 2009
New Osteoporosis drug under FDA review
Osteologix, Inc, a California firm has brought their drug, Strontium malonate, to the FDA for it clinical review and the drug has been accepted for testing and review.
At present there is no Strontium pharmaceutical drug sold in the United States. I the European Union, they use Protelos, a pharmaceutical form of Strontium manufactured by the French drug company Servier.
Those in the United States wanting to use Strontium, take one of the natural forms sold by vitamin and supplement companies. Supplements are not covered by any of the prescription drug plans so a pharmaceutical form of Strontium would make it possible to bring this bone density treatment under health insurance drug coverage.
At present there is no Strontium pharmaceutical drug sold in the United States. I the European Union, they use Protelos, a pharmaceutical form of Strontium manufactured by the French drug company Servier.
Those in the United States wanting to use Strontium, take one of the natural forms sold by vitamin and supplement companies. Supplements are not covered by any of the prescription drug plans so a pharmaceutical form of Strontium would make it possible to bring this bone density treatment under health insurance drug coverage.
Thursday, January 15, 2009
Tips for those with Spinal Osteoporosis
If you have Spinal Osteoporosis, you need to take special care when working around the house.
Do not bend forward from the waist (to pick up something or to pull some weeds). It is when rising back up from the bent forward position that you can experience a fractured vertebra.
This is important. Get a low chair for the kitchen and use it when you load the dishwasher. If you drop something on the floor either sit in a very low chair and reach to the side to pick it up or use one of the 'grabber tools' wait for someone else to come along and pick it up.
Be careful of people who give Bear Hugs. Yes, you want a hug. They are good for you and often make you feel good....but if someone hugs you hard, a small bone could fracture. Tell your hugging friends that you want the hug but that you have Osteoporosis and that a hard or tight hug could cause injury.
These are small things but they can prevernt additional spinal fractures.
Do not bend forward from the waist (to pick up something or to pull some weeds). It is when rising back up from the bent forward position that you can experience a fractured vertebra.
This is important. Get a low chair for the kitchen and use it when you load the dishwasher. If you drop something on the floor either sit in a very low chair and reach to the side to pick it up or use one of the 'grabber tools' wait for someone else to come along and pick it up.
Be careful of people who give Bear Hugs. Yes, you want a hug. They are good for you and often make you feel good....but if someone hugs you hard, a small bone could fracture. Tell your hugging friends that you want the hug but that you have Osteoporosis and that a hard or tight hug could cause injury.
These are small things but they can prevernt additional spinal fractures.
Tuesday, December 30, 2008
Help for Dowagers Hump (Kyphosis)
Vertebroplasty is a medical procedure that sometimes physician suggest to those who
suffer pain from back hump (kyphosis or Dowagers hump). But there have been questins about how effective Vertebroplasty is...whether is really reduces pain etc.
A number of studies have show that this is an effective procedure. If you would like to read summaries of those studies go to Vertebroplasty research studies
suffer pain from back hump (kyphosis or Dowagers hump). But there have been questins about how effective Vertebroplasty is...whether is really reduces pain etc.
A number of studies have show that this is an effective procedure. If you would like to read summaries of those studies go to Vertebroplasty research studies
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