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  About Us
  Bone Health Centre aims to provide comprehensive care and support to patients with osteopenia and osteoporosis and related diseases through a multidisciplinary team approach. We also provide education programmes to increase public awareness and knowledge about bone health and osteoporosis prevention, early detection and treatment.
  
  With the most-up-to-date imaging and laboratory services, our team of dedicated and specially trained healthcare professionals focus on education, prevention and treatment of bone loss related to normal aging. From bone health screening to expert care in the management of osteopenia and osteoporosis and their complications, there will be a programme suitable for individual need.
  
  Our Team
• Endocrinologist, Orthopaedic Surgeons, Gynaecologist
• Registered Dietitian
• Registered Nurse
• Pharmacist
• Radiologist
  
  

Osteoporosis
Osteoporosis is a condition characterized by progressive loss of bone tissue, leading to bone fragility and increased vulnerability to fractures. According to a 1997 survey by the Chinese University of Hong Kong, about 300,000 women and 100,000 men suffered from osteoporosis. In particular, about half of the women after menopause were affected.

What are the Effects of Osteoporosis?
As a "silent disease", osteoporosis exhibits no symptom especially in the early stage. The progressive loss of bone tissues leads to increased risk of bone fractures and other complications. Hip and spine fractures are common and can have serious consequences. Currently in Hong Kong, the number of hip fractures is about 4,000 cases every year. The mortality rate of patients with fractured hip is 20%. Over 70% of them cannot resume normal everyday activities and 25% are bed-bound. Spinal collapse may cause severe pain, reduced body height and, in severe cases, neurological problems resulting in chronic pains or muscle atrophy.

How to Prevent Osteoporosis?
The commonly used medications for treating osteoporosis can help slow the excessive loss of bone tissues but cannot increase or improve bone mass. Therefore, prevention is the key. Prevention efforts should begin early by adopting a healthy lifestyle, including eating a diet rich in calcium and protein, regular exercise, no smoking or drinking. These can help increase bone density during the bone growth period (before 35 years of age) and delay the loss rate of bone tissues afterwards. Regular examination is another preventive measure especially for women whose bone loss accelerates after menopause. Menopausal women and high-risk groups should measure their bone density regularly.

How is Osteoporosis Diagnosed?
Dual Energy X-ray Absorptiometry (DEXA) is the most accurate diagnostic tool to measure bone mineral density. Ultrasound measurement is suitable for preliminary assessment but not sufficient to confirm diagnosis. T-values are the results of DEXA: patients with T-values of -2.5 or below are suffering from osteoporosis; -1 to -2.5 represents osteopenia which require further monitoring and assessment of signs of deterioration; and -1 or above are normal.

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  Our Service
  Package

  Bone Health Screening and Education

  Assessment by Specialists

  Bone Mineral Density (spine and hip) measurement by DEXA

  Explanation of report and health education by Specialists

  Dietary assessment and advice by Registered Dietitian

  
  
  * Prices are subject to change without prior notice
  
  

Contact Us
Address: 10/F, Li Shu Pui Block
Tel: 2835 8676
Fax: 2892 7513
Email: healthassessment@hksh.com

Service Hours
Monday to Friday: 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
Saturday: 8:00 am – 1:00 pm
Closed on Sundays and Public Holidays