Osteology = theory of bones, dealing with all diseases of the bone, particularly:
Osteoporosis
Osteoporosis, also known as bone loss, is a disease of the skeletal system. Reduced bone mass and porous bone architecture are typical characteristics, and lead to a weakening and breakage of the bone.
Diagnosis
- Determine the individual risk
- Full digital X-ray
- Bone densitometry (DXA) Registration
- Laboratory tests
Therapy
- Specific drug therapy using modern techniques
- Orthoses, if necessary
- Advice on essential vitamins and minerals, and invasive measures
As a CCIP-certified osteologist (www.dv-osteologie.org), I am available as a specialist in bone diseases and in particular osteoporosis.
