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Bone Health

Your bones are living tissue that constantly rebuilds throughout your life. As you age, your body gradually loses bone faster than it can replace it. Keeping your bones strong throughout life can help reduce your risk of fractures and improve your overall health. Whether you're looking to reduce your risk of osteoporosis, recovering from a fracture, or need specialized treatment for a bone condition, our team is here to help.

We can help patients restore AND enhance function: whether they are recovering from injury or managing a chronic disease, or want to improve their fitness and maximize their physical performance.

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The Saunders Center for Orthopaedics & Physical Performance is one of the few centers in the nation that combines orthopaedic care with metabolic bone disease treatment.

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Building Strong Bones For Life

Protecting your bone health today can help you:

Stay active and independent
Reduce your risk of fractures
Lower your chance of developing osteoporosis
Support healthy aging
Improve balance and mobility

Many bone conditions develop slowly and don’t have any symptoms until a fracture occurs. That's why prevention and early screening are so important.

Childhood and adolescence are when bones are gaining strength. Good nutrition and regular physical activity are key to building strong bones for life.

Healthy habits—including weight-bearing exercise, adequate calcium and vitamin D, and avoiding tobacco—help maintain bone density throughout adulthood.

Bone loss naturally increases with age. Regular screening and early treatment can reduce the risk of osteoporosis and fractures.

Women are more likely than men to develop osteoporosis because bone loss accelerates after menopause as estrogen levels decline.

You may benefit from a bone health evaluation if you:

Are postmenopausal
Have experienced early menopause
Have a family history of osteoporosis
Have had a previous fracture
Have osteopenia
Take medications that affect bone health, such as long-term steroids

Our Approach

At URochester Medicine, specialists from endocrinology, orthopaedics, primary care, imaging, nutrition, and rehabilitation work together to provide comprehensive bone health care.

We focus on:

Preventing bone disease whenever possible
Detecting bone loss early
Identifying underlying causes
Reducing fracture risk
Helping patients stay active and independent

As the region's leading academic health system, we combine the latest research with compassionate, personalized care to support your long-term health.

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Joint Wellness

Classes focused on low impact movements to maximize bone strength and mobility.

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Nutrition and Bone Health

1-on-1 visits to assess eating habits, desired nutrition goals, and body composition.

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Mobility & Fall Prevention

Screenings that predict your risk of falls by identifying points of weakness and balance issues.

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Bone Disease Prevention

If you are at increased risk of osteoporosis or fractures, we can provide you with personalized care focused on preventing bone loss before it leads to more serious disease.

Our experts will help you understand your individual risk factors and develop practical strategies to maintain strong bones throughout life.

Your care plan may include:

Bone health evaluations
Personalized fracture risk assessment
Nutrition counseling
Exercise recommendations
Lifestyle coaching
Medication evaluation when appropriate
Ongoing monitoring of bone density

Bone Density Testing (DEXA Scan)

A DEXA scan, also called a bone density test, is the most accurate way to measure bone strength and identify bone loss before fractures happen.

Your healthcare provider may recommend a DEXA scan if you:

Are age 65 or older
Are a postmenopausal woman with risk factors
Have experienced a fracture after age 50
Have a family history of osteoporosis
Take medications that weaken bones

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"I saw Dr. Obourn...He taught me hip strengthening exercises, quad strengthening exercises… and things to prevent surgery in my right hip and it's worked out great."

What Sets Us Apart?

Patients choose URochester Medicine because we offer:

Comprehensive bone health evaluations
Bone density (DEXA) testing
Specialized care for osteoporosis and metabolic bone disease
Personalized prevention strategies
Nutrition and exercise guidance
Coordinated care from multiple specialties
Access to the latest research and evidence-based treatments through our fully integrated academic health system

Whether you're focused on prevention or managing an existing bone condition, our team works with you to build a plan that supports lifelong bone health.