Free health camp held to treat osteoporosis

Ramachandrapuram: On the occasion of the 'World Osteoporosis Day 2019', SLG Hospitals, fast emerging as one of the largest healthcare facilities in South India, on Sunday oanised a 5K Run and a free health camp to spread awareness on 'osteoporosis' and risks involved due to weak bone quality among the ageing population. A total of 500 people got screened for bone density and quality as part of the free camp organised on the hospital premises.

Worldwide, one in three women and one in five men aged 50 years and over are at the risk of suffering an osteoporotic fracture. Osteoporosis causes bones to become weak and fragile, so that they break easily – even as a result of a minor fall, a bump, a sneeze, or a sudden movement. Fractures caused by osteoporosis can be life-threatening and a major cause of pain and long-term disability.

Commenting on the Run and the free screening camp, Dr Ram Paparao, CEO, and Dr Jagan Mohan Reddy, Sr Consultant, Orthopedics, SLG Hospitals, said, "SLG Hospitals is a socially responsible healthcare institution.

In addition to treating people for the ailments, SLG Hospitals works proactively towards creating awareness on various aspects of health. Our free camp on Osteoporosis is very crucial mainly for the aged section of our society, who often tend to ignore the risks due to lack of awareness. We are happy that hundreds of people of all age groups were beneficiaries of the camp, and this will help turn preventive towards the risks."

Fractures due to Osteoporosis have a devastating impact on millions of people worldwide and results in enormous socio-economic costs to society and healthcare systems. Despite effective medical advances to reduce fractures, a minority among men and women actually receive the treatment.

Located at Bachupally, Hyderabad, SLG Hospitals is the first and the only facility in the region to be constructed as per the guidelines recommended by Joint Commission International (JCI), a gold standard recognised worldwide for patient safety and quality of healthcare. With a facility designed around the patient, SLG Hospitals aims to make a difference to the family's long-term health stressing on preventive healthcare.

The hospital offers screening programs for all age groups to identify potential risks associated with current lifestyle or medical history, so that the patient is in a better position to manage and even reverse any previously undiagnosed health issues.