16 Treatments for Brittle Bone Disease

5 Tests 5 Medical Procedures 1 Surgical Procedures 1 Prescribed Medications

1 Herbs and Supplements 3 Alternative Procedures

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Tests for Brittle Bone Disease

1. Skin Punch Biopsy A skin lesion biopsy is a simple medical procedure in which a sample of your skin is removed and tested in a laboratory. The sample taken during a biopsy is often v...  More

2. X-Ray An X-ray is a common imaging test that has been used for decades to help doctors view the inside of the body without having to make an incision. The X-ray was made ...  More

3. History and Physical Exam A physical examination is a routine test your doctor performs to check your overall health. It is also known as a wellness check. A physical examination helps your ...  More

4. Joint X-Ray Arthrograpy is a procedure involving multiple x rays of a joint using a fluoroscope, or a special piece of x-ray equipment which shows an immediate x-ray image. A c...  More

5. Biopsy In some cases, your doctor may decide that he or she needs a sample of your tissue or your cells to help diagnose an illness or identify a cancer. This removal of t...  More

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Medical Procedures for Brittle Bone Disease

1. Physical Therapy Physical therapists provide services to restore function, improve mobility, relieve pain , and prevent or limit permanent physical disabilities among those sufferin...  More

2. Application of Splint A splint is a piece of medical equipment used to keep an injured body part from moving and to protect it from any further damage. A splint is often used to stabiliz...  More

3. Application of Cast

4. Use of Leg Braces

5. Application of Back Brace

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Surgical Procedures for Brittle Bone Disease

1. Placement of Metal Rods Through Bones

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Prescribed Medications for Brittle Bone Disease

1. pamidronate(Aredia ) PAMIDRONATE (pa mi DROE nate) slows calcium loss from bones. It is used to treat high calcium blood levels from cancer or Paget's disease. It is also used to t...  More

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Herbs and Supplements for Brittle Bone Disease What's this?

1. vitamin D Vitamin D is found in many dietary sources such as fish, eggs, fortified milk, and cod liver oil. The sun also contributes significantly to the daily production of ...  More Efficacy Grade C

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Alternative Procedures for Brittle Bone Disease What's this?

1. Acupuncture The practice of acupuncture originated in China 5,000 years ago. Today it is widely used throughout the world and is one of the main pillars of Chinese medicine. Th...  More

2. Biofeedback Biofeedback is a purported technique for helping an individual become conscious of otherwise unconscious body processes. Through conveying information about blood p...  More

3. Relaxation Therapy Relaxation techniques include behavioral therapeutic approaches that differ widely in philosophy, methodology, and practice. The primary goal is usually non-directe...  More

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