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Podiatrist - Bettendorf

1895 Middle Rd

Bettendorf, IA 52722

(563) 355-7252

Podiatrist - East Moline

1620 9th St

East Moline, IL 61244

309-755-3809

Osteoporosis

Osteoporosis, which means “porous bone,” is a condition in which bones become weak and thin due to lack of calcium. People with osteoporosis have an increased risk of bone fractures (breaks). 

Osteoporosis is often called the “silent disease” because many people do not realize they have it. However, pain can occur when a bone becomes so weak that it breaks. 

Osteoporosis is most commonly seen in women over age 50, but younger people and men can also have it. While the bones of the spine, hip, and wrist are the most common bones to become fractured as a result of osteoporosis, metatarsals and other bones in the feet can be affected. In fact, some people first find out they have osteoporosis because of a fracture in the foot.

Increased pain with walking, accompanied by redness and swelling on the top of the foot, is a sign that you should see a foot and ankle surgeon for x-rays and examination.

Additional information can be found by reading Toe and Metatarsal Fractures.

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Podiatrist - East Moline

Monday:

8:00 am-5:00 pm

Tuesday:

1:00 pm-5:00 pm

Wednesday:

8:00 am-5:00 pm

Thursday:

8:00 am-12:00 pm

Friday:

8:00 am-5:00 pm

Saturday:

Closed

Sunday:

Closed

Podiatrist - Bettendorf

Monday:

Closed

Tuesday:

8:00 pm-12:00 pm

Wednesday:

Closed

Thursday:

1:00 pm-5:00 pm

Friday:

Closed

Saturday:

Closed

Sunday:

Closed