Why Does Osteoporosis Occur More in Women?
Many more women than men in the United States develop osteoporosis. Why is that? Learn how your gender is a major factor in your predisposition to bone loss as you age.
With offices in West Memphis, Arkansas, and Collierville, Tennessee, an experienced board-certified orthopedic surgeon, Michael Hood, MD, and his medical team make it easy to access solutions for sport and work-related injuries as well as common conditions of the musculoskeletal system. Delta Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine is also the only orthopedic clinic in the Mid-South that offers a clinical osteoporosis specialist recognized by the National Osteoporosis Foundation, Jennifer Childers, PA-C.
Using the latest advancements in minimally invasive and robotic-assisted surgery, Dr. Hood offers a variety of surgical options for treating chronic pain and other symptoms of conditions like arthritis, meniscus tears, and rotator cuff tears. He also specializes in leading-edge surgical techniques for knee repair and replacement surgeries, including MAKOplasty® robot-assisted partial knee replacements, VISIONAIREⓇ patient-specific knee replacement, and CONFORMISⓇ custom made patient-specific implants.
In addition to surgical treatments, the Delta Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine team creates custom treatment plans using nonsurgical methods, like regenerative medicine therapies using PRP and stem cells and injection therapy to control pain and increase mobility. Both offices are fully equipped with the latest diagnostic technologies to quickly provide patients with an accurate diagnosis.
To learn more about the orthopedic services available, schedule a consultation at Delta Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine today by calling the office nearest you or by booking an appointment online today.
St Francis Bartlett 2018 Physician of the Year
Affiliations
Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS)
American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine (AOSSM)
Southern Orthopaedic Association
Mid-America Orthopaedic Association
Arkansas Orthopaedic Society
Memphis Orthopaedic Society
Hospital Affiliations
St. Francis Bartlett
St. Francis Memphis
Baptist Collierville, Memphis, and Crittenden
Methodist Germantown
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