Michael Prayson, MD – Orthopedic Trauma Surgery, Dayton, Ohio
Michael Prayson, MD is the director of orthopedic trauma at Miami Valley Hospital. Dr. Prayson discusses his philosophy of care and his involvement in trauma training for orthopedic medical students.
How can you modify your home environment to prevent falls?
Dr. Jennifer Jerele offers some important tips for creating an improved home environment to prevent falls.
What happens after a woman suffers a hip fracture?
Dr. Jennifer Jerele discusses initial treatment steps for patients who suffer a hip fracture.
What are osteoporosis and osteopenia?
Dr. Jennifer Jerele talks about diagnosing and treating osteoporosis and osteopenia.
What types of surgery are done after a fracture?
Dr. Jennifer Jerele talks about surgical treatment procedures for fracture patients.
At what age can a woman start getting a DEXA scan?
Dr. Jennifer Jerele explains when a woman should begin receiving DEXA Scan screenings.
What can an individual do to reduce the risk of a fragility fracture?
Dr. Jennifer Jerele offers helpful tips to reduce a person’s risk for fragility fracture.
How is osteoporosis treated?
Dr. Jennifer Jerele talks about treatment for osteoporosis.
What are the risk factors for a fragility fracture?
Dr. Jennifer Jerele talks about patients who are at possible risk for fragility fractures.
What is a fragility fracture?
Dr. Jennifer Jerele defines and explains fragility fracture.
How should women best schedule bone density testing?
Dr. Jennifer Jerele talks about the importance of routine bone density screenings.
What causes fragility fractures?
Dr. Jennifer Jerele discusses causes of fragility fracture.