Osteoporosis: Causes, Symptoms, Treatment and Prevention
What is Osteoporosis? Osteoporosis is a bone disease that is characterized by a decrease in bone mineral density and mass or the change of bone structure and strength. Such alterations can bring about a decline in bone strength, leading to an increased risk of...55 Fast Facts About Osteoporosis & Bone Health
You’ve probably heard all about osteoporosis from all the pharmaceutical commercials plastered across your television. But, how much do you really know about the effects, and what makes you at a high risk for developing this disorder? (Hint: You’re probably more...Tulsa Doctor Offers Free Bone Density Scans During National Osteoporosis Month
May is National Osteoporosis Month, and James Webb, MD, a local bone health expert, is offering free bone density scans to qualified patients to improve access to care as well as raise awareness of the disease. “Most people hear the word ‘osteoporosis’ and they...Which Daily Injection for Osteoporosis is Better?
For patients with fragile bones, the risk for fracture can be a matter of life and death. I’m James Webb, MD, an Interventional Musculoskeletal Radiologist based in Tulsa, Oklahoma. My goal is to help patients find freedom from pain without invasive surgery or...Q & A – Will Fractures Continue Going All the Way Down My Spine?
This question was submitted to our blog by an osteoporosis patient. I had a T11 fracture which was fixed by Kyphoplasty. Now I have a suspected T12 fracture. Is this going to keep going all the way down my spine? I have osteoporosis. I will soon start Prolia. Short...The Surprising Truth About The Actual Number of Vertebral Compression Fractures In The United States Each Year
Search the internet and you may find estimates of vertebral compression fractures (VCF) in the US. There are statistics out there and they are often quoted by doctors and research articles. However, what most people don’t realize is that these numbers are based on...What I’ve Learned About Osteoporosis – 16 Years of Treating Vertebral Fractures
This article was originally published in the May 2019 newsletter of the Tulsa County Medical Society. Why this article? Yes, it’s Osteoporosis Month. I’ll assume most of my colleagues are familiar with basic Wikipedia level info, so this won’t be...Dr. James Webb, M.D.
Dr. James Webb is a board certified musculoskeletal radiologist who specializes in osteoporosis treatment and interventional pain management in Tulsa, Oklahoma.