Did you know 1 out of 2 women over 50 years old and 1 out of 4 men over 50 years old will break a bone due to osteoporosis? (National Osteoporosis Foundation)
The total death rate due to fractures caused by osteoporosis is greater than the rate for breast, ovarian & cervical cancer combined. However, if diagnosed and treated, patients with osteoporosis can effectively rebuild bone and prevent fractures.
Choose Bone Health Care That Keeps You Active
Focusing on optimal bone health as you age can help you stay active and independent. Learn how the Bone Health experts at OrthoGeorgia can help.
What is Osteoporosis?
Osteoporosis is a bone disease in which the bones become brittle and fragile.
Osteoporosis itself has no symptoms; its main consequence is risk of bone fractures.
Osteoporotic fractures occur in situations where healthy people would not normally break a bone.
Who Needs to be Screened for Osteoporosis?
Women 65 years or older
Post menopausal women less than 65 yrs old at high risk for osteporosis
Men 70 years and older
If you are unsure, speak with your primary care physician.
OrthoGeorgia Bone Health Clinic – Our Mission
Reduce overall fracture risk
Accelerate healing
Prevent subsequent fractures
Break the fragility cycle
The Bone Health team at OrthoGeorgia is committed to helping you maintain bone health as you age. Over time, bones naturally lose mineral density and become porous. This can make you susceptible to fractures, which can lead to debilitating pain, disability and loss of independence.
We are here to help you take a proactive approach to achieving and maintaining optimal bone health. Our experts help maximize your bone health and minimize your risk for bone fractures.
High Fracture Risk Areas
What to Expect
An extensive bone health evaluation
Osteoporosis education
Tailored treatment plan
Medication management
Fall prevention education
individualized attention and expert care
Your Treatment Plan May Include
Medications to help slow bone loss and stimulate bone formation
Nutritional supplements
Lifestyle modificiation education
Physical activity and exercise program
Meet our Bone Health team
Shannon Adams, NP-C
Shannon Adams is a Board Certified Adult Nurse Practitioner at the Bone Health Clinic at OrthoGeorgia. Shannon has been with OrthoGeorgia since 2020. She graduated with her Master’s of Nursing from South University in Savannah, Georgia in 2011. She earned her Associate of Nursing from Macon State College in 2005 and Bachelor of Nursing from Chamberlain College of Nursing in 2010. Shannon is nationally accredited by the American Association of Nurse Practitioners.
Shannon is married to Tre’ Adams. They are both natives of Macon, Georgia. She has 2 children and 2 stepchildren whom she is extremely proud of. She enjoys exercising, going to the beach, working in her yard, and spending time with her 3 fur babies: Jake, Storm, & Bella (2 of which are rescue adoptions).
Wayne Kelley, Jr., MD
Medical Director of OrthoGeorgia’s Bone Health Clinic
Dr. Kelley is a board certified, Fellowship Trained orthopedic spine surgeon who specializes in the conservative and surgical treatment of all spinal conditions. He has special interest and significant experience in cervical spine problems, degenerative lumbar conditions (spinal stenosis/disc herniation). Dr. Kelley is trained in the newest minimally invasive robot-assisted techniques for nerve decompression and fusion which provides for smaller surgical scars, less blood loss, hyper accurate hardware placement and faster recovery time.
Dr. Kelley is an eight-year military veteran having served in our Naval Forces.
Lynne Patterson broke her elbow. Dr. Robinson put a plate in it, but Lynne was told her bones were soft and she wouldn't be able to enjoy life if they didn't do something. OrthoGeorgia's Bone Health Clinic is keeping her active and enjoying her life.
Thanks to OrthoGeorgia, I can still be "Skippy to my grandchildren.
Macon
