May is National Osteoporosis Awareness and Prevention Month – a time to focus on a disease that primarily affects older patients and causes bone weakening and gaps, which leave bones vulnerable to fracture.

You can’t feel osteoporosis, so it’s quite common for older adults to sustain a bone fracture before they’re even aware they have the disease. About half of women and one-fourth of men over age 50 experience an osteoporosis-related bone break.

The signs of osteoporosis include:

• Shrinking height
• Back hump
• Reduced mobility
• Back, hip, or wrist pain without an obvious cause

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

We are here to help you avoid the damaging effects of osteoporosis. To schedule an appointment, give us a call at 731-661-9825.

Riley Jo Hicks, PA-C, and Tyler Warbritton, PA-C, offer special clinics to treat patients with osteoporosis, from screening to management. If you are concerned about your bone health, call us today to schedule an appointment.

Riley Jo is a highly skilled Physician Assistant who works closely with Dr. Nicholas Vance in Jackson. With extensive experience in the orthopedic field, she brings a deep understanding of musculoskeletal care.

She earned a bachelor’s degree in Athletic Training from Union University and a master’s degree in Physician Assistant Studies from Bethel University.

Tyler treats patients under the supervision of Dr. Kyle Stephens at our Paris and Huntingdon offices. With his extensive knowledge and expertise, he strives to deliver personalized care to patients of all ages, promoting their well-being and ensuring optimal health outcomes.

He earned a bachelor’s degree in Health and Human Performance at the University of Tennessee at Martin and a master’s degree in Physician Assistant Studies from Bethel University.