Bone & Joint

Osteoporosis Program

Our team of leading rheumatologists, radiologists, orthopedists, nurses and staff start by helping you detect osteoporosis. Ten million Americans already have osteoporosis and 18 million people with low bone mass are at risk. One in two women and one in eight men are at risk of bone fractures related to this bone disease. Bone density exams are the best means to detect osteoporosis early.

Downloadable Brochure In fact, the American Medical Association recommends that women past menopause (around age 50) have a bone density exam at one-or two-year intervals. Taking better care of you extends beyond standard treatments. Our focus on caring for all facets of women's health means you'll receive special considerations. For example, we offer guidance on prevention through exercise, nutrition and other lifestyle changes. We also sponsor an Osteoporosis Education Service.

Of course, St. John's uses state-of-the-art technology and equipment to treat you better. That's why we're a regional leader and recognized partner of the
National Osteoporosis Foundation.

Osteoporosis-related services:

Bone density exams
Dietary information
Exercise programs
Medication information
Free community presentations
Free informational classes
Mind-body medicine

For more information on Osteoporosis

Call the Bone & Joint Institute at 217-757-6440 or toll-free 1-877-687-6440 or visit the Osteoporosis Health Center from WebMD.

Osteoporosis-related diagnostic services are provided by
Springfield Radiologists, S.C.

A bone density examination might be right for you if you
have a petite or thin body build; have a low intake of calcium; lead a sedentary lifestyle; smoke cigarettes; regularly use alcohol and caffeine; have an eating disorder; have chronic diseases of the liver, kidneys or parathyroid gland; have experienced early menopause; or have family history of fractures as an adult.

What Happens During a Bone Density Exam?
X-rays are taken of a patient's bones. These X-rays measure bone density for reference. The process takes only 30 minutes.

Recommended Calcium Intakes (mg/day)
Infants
0 to 6 months	210
6 to 12 months	270
Children and Adolescents
1 through 3 years	500
4 through 8 years	800
9 through 13 years	1,300
14 through 18 years	1,300
Adult Women and Men
19 through 50 years	1,000
Over 50 years	1,200
Pregnant and Lactating Women
Less than 18 years	1,300
19 through 50 years	1,000

Suggested Food Sources for Calcium***
Food	Serv. Size	Calcium (mg)	Calories	Fat calories	Fat grams*
Yogurt, nonfat, plain	8 oz.	452	122	0	0
Yogurt, low-fat, plain	8 oz.	415	144	36	4
Skim milk	1 cup	302	86	0	0
1% low-fat milk	1 cup	300	102	27	3
Milk, whole	1 cup	291	150	72	8
Swiss cheese	1 oz.	272	107	72	8
Cheddar cheese	1 oz.	204	114	81	9
American process cheese	1 oz.	163	93	63	7
Frozen yogurt, low-fat, vanilla with fruit cup	1/2	154	102	9	1
Sardines, in oil, drained with bones	2 oz.	217	118	54	6
Salmon, pink, canned, with bones	2 oz.	122	79	27	3
Tofu**, raw, firm	1/2 cup	258	183	99	11
Collards, frozen, cooked	1/2 cup	179	31	0	0
Broccoli, boiled	1/2 cup	89	23	0	0
* One gram of fat has 9 calories. Some tofu is prepared with magnesium salts, not calcium; check the label. * Adapted from information provided by the National Osteoporosis Foundation.