Osteoporosis

Are you at risk for osteoporosis? This condition can develop quietly over time, often without symptoms, but early awareness and screening can make a meaningful difference.

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234.867.7606

General Inquiries

330.375.3000

About Osteoporosis

Osteoporosis is a disease of the bone that makes a person’s bones weak and more likely to break. According to the National Osteoporosis Foundation, approximately 10 million Americans have osteoporosis and another 44 million have low bone density, placing them at increased risk. In addition, 54 million Americans, half of all adults age 50 and older, are at risk of breaking a bone and should be concerned about bone health.

Signs and Symptoms

Osteoporosis is sometimes called “a silent disease” as there aren’t many symptoms leading up to a diagnosis. Things to watch for include:

Fractures of the hip, spine or wrist, especially from a low impact injury
Back pain
Loss of height
Change in posture, such as a hunchback appearance

Osteoporosis Clinic

To help patients navigate care needed for osteoporosis and enhance bone health, the Summa Health Women’s Institute offers an osteoporosis program that provides coordination of care across a multidisciplinary team of health professionals including therapy, endocrinology, nutrition, orthopedics, rheumatology and others.

The program offers education on implications of osteoporosis and various treatment options. We work with patients to ensure they get regular screenings to help prevent further complications by osteoporosis.

Risk Factors

There are many risk factors that increase your chance of developing osteoporosis. Gender and age are most significant. Women over the age of 50 or postmenopausal women have the greatest risk. Ethnicity also is a factor. Caucasian and Asian women are more likely to develop osteoporosis.

Other risk factors include:

Advancing age
Certain endocrinological conditions
Excessive alcohol consumption
Fall history
Family history of osteoporosis
Fragility fracture
Long-term steroid use
Poor nutrition
Postmenopausal women
Smoking

Meet Our Team

Rachel P Espiritu, MD

Specialties: Endocrinology

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Natalie R Hiltbrand, APRN-CNP

Specialties: Osteoporosis, Gynecology

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Osteoporosis Locations

Summa Health has several locations throughout the area, serving patients at locations below. To get started, select a location nearest you or call 234.867.7606 today to make an appointment.

Summa Health System - Barberton Campus
Medical Office Building
201 5th St Northeast, Suitte 1
Barberton, OH 44203
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Summa Health Medical Group - Osteoporosis Hudson
1305 Corporate Drive, Suite A
Hudson, OH 44236
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Resources

Osteoporosis: Preventing the Hump

As we age, some people get something commonly known as "the hump”. Known as Dowager's hump or kyphosis, the condition is directly related to osteoporosis or thin, brittle bones.

Learn more