The University of Colorado Hospital Metbolic Bone Disease Clinic
Metabolic Bone Diseases are disorders of bone remodeling that result in fractures or deformity of bones. Michael T. McDermott M.D., and Sterling G. West M.D. at the University of Colorado Denver specialize in the diagnosis and management of these conditions. Diagnostic techniques available include state-of-the-art bone densitometry (Dual Energy X-ray absorptiometry or DXA), radiology, biochemical testing and bone biopsy, when indicated. Treatment modalities include exercise counseling, physical therapy, nutritional counseling, calcium supplements, vitamin D supplements, medications that inhibit bone resorption (bisphosphonates, estrogen, selective estrogen receptor modulators, calcitonin) and medications that stimulate bone formation (parathyroid hormones). INFO>>>