Natural ways to build strong bones for life
By Dr Tony Setiobudi BMedSci, MBBS, MRCS, MMed (Ortho), FRCS (Ortho) Our bones are very important because they support, stay upright, and allow us to move. They protect our brain, heart, and other delicate internal organs from injury. They provide support for your muscles and supply key minerals like calcium and phosphorus when the body needs them. […]
Osteoporosis Risk Check
Could you be at risk of osteoporosis and fractures?
Could Long Run Lead to Osteoarthritis?
By Dr Tony Setiobudi BMedSci, MBBS, MRCS, MMed (Ortho), FRCS (Ortho) Many people believe that running is bad for the knee and hip joints. In contrast to what many people believe, running is not only good for our hearts and lungs, it is great for our muscles, bones, and brains as well. In fact, people who run […]
Anak Saya Pendek | Apa Yang Bisa Dilakukan?
By Dr Tony Setiobudi BMedSci, MBBS, MRCS, MMed (Ortho), FRCS (Ortho) Orang tua kuatir kalau anaknya tergolong pendek di kelas. Secara medis definisi tubuh pendek adalah ketinggian di bawah 3 percentile dibanding dengan anak dengan umur dan jenis kelamin yang sama. Secara awam artinya jika ada 100 anak dengan umur dan jenis kelamin yang sama, 3 orang […]
Osteoporotic Spine Fracture
By Dr Tony Setiobudi BMedSci, MBBS, MRCS, MMed (Ortho), FRCS (Ortho) When the bone is soft or osteoporotic, it can fracture with trivial injury or even without injury. Spine bone is one of the most commonly affected bones in osteoporotic fracture. It can be debilitating. But it doesn’t need to affect you. You can prevent osteoporosis […]
Osteoporosis Screening | Treat It Before It breaks…
Osteoporosis is common as the population is ageing. People don’t know that they have osteoporosis unless they do screening test. People with osteoporosis do not exhibit any symptoms unless they have fracture. By the time fracture occurs it is a little too late. You can detect osteoporosis with a simple screening test called Bone Density […]
How to take Bisphosphonates? | Osteoporosis Treatment
Osteoporosis Treatment Singapore and proper Bisphosphonate Medication Fosamax and Actonel (bisphosphonate) are taken once a week (on the same day). To be taken first thing in the morning with empty stomach 2 hours before eating or drinking anything other than plain water. If you take it with food or drink other than water, only a […]