What happens when you injure yourself in a way that no surgeon in your area has ever seen, much less repaired? Well, if you are Monroe Township, NJ police officer, Craig Staffieri - or a patient from the other side of the globe - you turn to Dr. Mark Ayzenberg and the orthopedic team at Inspira Health’s Vineland campus.
Read MoreMore than 10 million Americans are living with osteoporosis. Inspira Spirit of Women hosted “Good to the Bone,” a virtual event reviewing orthopedic health and fragility fractures.
Did you know?
- Fragility fractures result from low energy trauma, such as a fall from standing height or less. They are a common sign of underlying osteoporosis.
- One fragility fracture puts you at high risk of experiencing secondary fractures, especially in the first two years following the initial fracture.
- Hip fractures are the most serious type of fracture. Less than half of survivors regain their previous level of function.
- Prevention is key! Eating a well-balanced diet and exercising will go a long way to improving bone and abdominal core health.
