Stay in the Game: Betty's Road Back from Osteoporosis

Stay in the Game: Betty's Road Back from Osteoporosis

At 77, Betty is still playing tennis — but getting there wasn't easy. In this episode, Dr. Rita Roy sits down with Betty to talk about her decades-long journey with osteoporosis: two foot fractures, a vertebral compression fracture, years of DEXA scans, and the medications that helped her rebuild her bones. Along the way, they discuss why a fracture can tell you more than any scan, how menopause accelerates bone loss, and why staying active may be the best thing you can do for your skeleton at any age. Betty's story is proof that with the right care and attitude, you can keep moving for decades to come. Visit spinehealth.org [https://spinehealth.org]/podcasts for more stories and spine health resources.  Tune in to learn about the future of spinal health!

Stronger Together: How Specialists Work Together to Improve Bone Health for Women and Men

In this episode of Spine Talks, we  explore the vital topic of osteoporosis — a condition that weakens bones and increases the risk of fractures — with two world-class experts from complementary fields: Dr. Robert Adler, an endocrinologist from Virginia Commonwealth University and the Richmond VA Center who has spent more than 30 years studying osteoporosis in women and men, and Dr. Paul Anderson, an orthopedic spine surgeon from the University of Wisconsin who leads bone health programs aimed at preventing fractures and improving surgical outcomes, and co-chairs our Task Force. Together, they uncover what most people don’t realize: bones are living, changing organs that constantly remodel throughout life. The doctors discuss: * How bone health changes over time and why osteoporosis is often silent until a fracture occurs * Simple, preventive steps — nutrition, vitamin D, calcium, and weight-bearing exercise * Diagnostic tools like the DEXA scan, and who should be screened * The intersection of spine surgery and bone health — why bone optimization matters before surgery * Osteoporosis in men, a frequently overlooked population with higher mortality after fractures * Modern treatments, including antiresorptive and anabolic medications, their safety, effectiveness, and how they restore bone strength The episode emphasizes that osteoporosis is preventable and treatable, with the right combination of lifestyle, medical care, and awareness. Both doctors encourage patients to be proactive advocates for their bone health and start conversations with their physicians about screening and treatment options.  Tune in to learn about the future of spinal health!

Spine-Talks® Cities 2020: Full Program

A virtual tour of exciting minimally invasive advancements , brought to you by the nation’s leading experts in spinal health care. If you or someone you know is suffering from neck or back pain, you are not alone. Spine-Talks® is where you go for answers.  Tune in to learn about the future of spinal health!

Artificial Disc Replacement Webinar Part 1

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COVID 19: Impact on Spinal Health

Dr. Thomas Schuler, CEO of the Virginia Spine Institute and Chairman of the Medical and Scientific Board for the Spine Health Foundation (NSHF) and NSHF CEO, Dr. Rita Roy, discuss the impact of COVID-19 on spine health. In this message, they talk about telemedicine, home exercise, healthy habits and more.  Tune in to learn about the future of spinal health!