Osteoporosis is a very common disease (affects 1 in 2 women and 1 in 5 men over the age of 50) whose incidence rates are constantly increasing, as are the rates of osteoporotic fractures. The disease has no obvious symptoms and most cases go undiagnosed until they develop fractures.
The diagnosis of osteoporosis is made mainly by radiological examination of the Bone Density Measurement in two main parts of the skeleton: the lumbar spine and the hip. Bone Density Measurement detects the loss of bone mass which -when it is extensive- greatly increases the chance of fractures.
As a precaution, all women over the age of 50 and all men over the age of 60 can have a Bone Density Measurement, but also at a younger age, if there is a risk factor for osteoporosis, such as heredity.
The Metropolitan Generalmember of the Hellenic Healthcare Group, offers basic osteoporosis test at the preferential price of 40 €. The control includes Bone Density Measurement (hip or lumbar) and Clinical Examination by a specialized Orthopedic Surgeon.
The offer is valid from Thursday 14 April until Monday 16 May 2022.
Those interested can call at 210 6502906 (09:00 am – 14:00 pm) from Monday to Friday, in order to schedule their appointment.
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