Osteoporosis is a Serious Disease
May is Osteoporosis Awareness Month

West Tennessee Bone & Joint Institute has clinics in Jackson, Lexington and Brownsville to treat patients with osteoporosis. The clinics are led by Shane Dunaway, MSN, APRN, FNP-C, and Taran Coleman, FNP-C, and their purpose is to lessen patients’ risk of bone fracture.

Osteoporosis causes bone weakening and gaps, which leave your bones very vulnerable.

Because it’s common for older adults to sustain a fracture before they’re even aware they have the disease, the month of May is an opportunity to spread awareness and promote prevention.

Our orthopedic care experts know how severe the disease can be, so they offer advanced testing, prevention help, and treatment of osteoporosis complications.

Meet the Team

Shane Dunaway, MSN, APRN, FNP-C, is a board-certified family nurse practitioner who treats patients at our main Jackson office and our Lexington location under Dr. Harold Antwine, III.

He is an advanced practice nurse who specializes in general orthopedics and sports medicine. He holds a bachelor’s degree in nursing from the University of Tennessee at Martin and a master’s degree in nursing from Union University.

Taran Coleman, FNP-C, is a board-certified nurse practitioner treating patients at our Brownsville location under Dr. Michael Cobb and Dr. David Johnson.

He began his nursing career at the Emergency Department of Jackson-Madison County General Hospital. He received his master’s degree in nursing from Union University, and he is certified in Basic Life Support, which allows him to better support his patients.

Keeping your bones strong is vitally important, and our team is here to help you avoid the damaging effects of osteoporosis.