We offer structured, guideline-based diagnostics and specialized therapy for complex cases.

Many people only become aware of osteoporosis once a bone fracture has already occurred.
Our goal is to prevent exactly that.

Do you have an increased risk of osteoporosis – Who is a bone density measurement useful for?

• Women from 60 years of age / men from 70 years of age
• already diagnosed osteoporosis
• after bone fractures without significant trauma
• during / after cortisone therapy, loss of height or back pain
• with known risk factors (e.g. diabetes)
• family history

If you are unsure whether an examination is useful, we will be happy to advise you.

In our practice in Wolgast, we offer a modern assessment of your bone health / your fracture risk.
Bone density measurement (DEXA) is combined with a structured, guideline-based evaluation of your individual situation.

This allows us to reliably assess your personal risk of bone fractures and avoid unnecessary treatments.

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Why we work differently

Many practices measure – we analyse your entire situation.

Combination of all relevant data
structured evaluation according to guidelines
clear decision: treatment necessary or not

Many practices perform bone density measurements.

We combine all relevant information and evaluate it systematically according to medical guidelines.

This results in a clear decision: Is treatment necessary in your case – or not?

Goal: precise diagnostics with clear therapeutic decisions

Your pathway with us – step by step

Preparation

Questionnaire to record your individual situation

Examination

Consultation, diagnostics and bone density measurement

Analysis

Evaluation of all data according to medical guidelines

Result

Clear recommendation for further action

? In most cases, one appointment is sufficient

Diagnostics for all – therapy for complex cases

We provide:

✔ comprehensive assessment of your bone health
✔ structured risk evaluation

We treat in our practice:

✔ complex or particularly therapy-intensive cases

Milder cases deliberately remain under the care of your general practitioner.

What you can expect from us

• guideline-based diagnostics
• clear recommendations
• understandable results
• partnership-based care
• assessment of your fall risk
• laboratory examinations
• bone density measurement (DEXA) and X-ray, if appropriate

After the analysis – two possible pathways:

Further treatment with your general practitioner

for stable or milder findings

Specialized treatment with us

for more complex cases. In this case, we will actively contact you.

Your next step

If one of the above points applies to you,
we recommend a targeted assessment of your bone health.

In most cases, one appointment is sufficient to obtain a clear evaluation.

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Frequently asked questions about bone density measurement in Wolgast

Here you will find answers to the most frequently asked questions about preparation, procedure, costs and results of your examination.

Frequently asked questions about deciding on an examination

Am I in the right place?

Our examination is intended for patients
for whom a possible risk of osteoporosis should be assessed.

This applies in particular to:

people after a bone fracture
individuals with known risk factors
patients who want to specifically check their bone health

If you are unsure whether an examination is useful for you, we will be happy to advise you.

Do I need to continue seeing you after the examination?

No. In many cases, further care is provided by your general practitioner or specialist.

We primarily carry out structured diagnostics and assess your individual risk.

Only if further or specialized treatment is necessary will we contact you and discuss the next steps together.

Do I need to arrange a follow-up appointment myself or will you contact me?

After the examination, you will receive a medical report with all results and recommendations.

In most cases, you will then arrange an appointment with your general practitioner to discuss the next steps.

If further treatment with us is necessary,
we will contact you proactively.

What if I do not require treatment?

Not every examination leads to therapy.

If no immediate treatment is required,
you will still receive a clear assessment of your bone health as well as recommendations for further monitoring.

In this case, further care is usually provided by your general practitioner.

What if information is still missing?

If additional information is required for a final assessment, we will contact you.

Together, we will then clarify which additional examinations are necessary.

Why is early examination important?

Osteoporosis often develops over many years without symptoms.

Many affected individuals only become aware of the condition
after a bone fracture has already occurred.

Early assessment can help prevent exactly that.

Frequently asked questions (FAQ) about bone density measurement

When is a bone density measurement useful?

An assessment of bone health can be useful if there is an increased risk of osteoporosis.

This applies, for example, to:

• women from approximately 60 years / men from approximately 70 years
• bone fracture without significant trauma
• family history
• cortisone therapy
• loss of height or persistent back pain

Osteoporosis often develops unnoticed for a long time. Early examination can help prevent fractures.

What is a bone density measurement (DEXA)?

Bone density measurement using DEXA is the established method for determining bone density.

It is recommended by the World Health Organization and the Dachverband Osteologie.

The examination:

• takes only a few minutes
• is painless
• involves low radiation exposure

How accurate is the examination?

Bone density measurement is a very accurate and well-established procedure.

However, the measurement alone is not sufficient for a reliable assessment.
Therefore, we also consider your medical history, possible risk factors and – if necessary – additional findings.

This results in a comprehensive and individualized assessment of your bone health.

How long does the appointment take?

We usually plan approximately 60 to 75 minutes for your appointment.

This allows sufficient time to collect all necessary information and assess your situation carefully.

Do I need to prepare for the examination?

Yes. Before your appointment, you will receive a digital questionnaire, which you should complete at home if possible.

Your information is an important basis for assessing your situation. If needed, we can also assist you in the practice.

What should I bring to the appointment?

If possible, please bring:

• referral from your general practitioner or specialist
• list of your pre-existing conditions
• previous findings, discharge reports or previous bone density measurements
• current medication list

The more complete your documents are, the more accurately we can assess your individual situation.

Who covers the cost of the examination?

Bone density measurement is in many cases an individual health service.

The current cost of the examination is 54 euros.

Please note:
Our practice currently does not have authorization to bill statutory health insurance for DEXA.

What happens after the examination?

After your appointment, all collected information is carefully evaluated.

You will receive:

• an assessment of your individual fracture risk
• recommendations for treatment or prevention
• a medical report for you and your treating physician

Your general practitioner or specialist can then discuss the results with you.
If further treatment with us is necessary, we will contact you.

Do I need to repeat the examination regularly?

Whether and how often a repeat examination is necessary depends on your individual result.

In many cases, we recommend follow-up examinations within a period of 6 months to 5 years.

The goal is to detect changes early and monitor your bone health in the long term.

Have your bone health checked in a targeted way

If one of the above points applies to you,
we recommend an assessment in our practice in Wolgast.

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