In this interview with orthopedic surgeon Dr. Doug Lucas, we discuss fractures, osteoporosis, surgery, quality life, outcomes, and statistics.

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Topics Covered
3:25: How did you become interested in becoming an orthopedic surgeon?
4:30: What exactly is an orthopedic surgeon and why might someone be coming to see you?
5:49: Do all orthopedic surgeons specialize in osteoporosis?
6:38: Let’s talk about fractures a little bit more… What are the different types of fractures, what’s most concerning to you, which fractures as associated with osteoporosis?
9:05: What can the location and volume of fractures tell you about someone’s bone quality?
11:47: How are you able to assess a patient’s bone quality? What tools do you use (TBS/REMS)? Or can you tell by how a bone feels when you’re operating on it?
16:17: When you’re operating on someone that has unhealthy bones, what are your challenges and concerns?
19:37: Before and after surgery, what questions should the patient be asking their orthopedic surgeon?
23:21: If you suspect a fracture, what should you do?
29:29: You see statistics about how many people will suffer an osteoporotic fracture in their lifetime…do the statistics really paint the picture accurately?
32:15: How people can find your work?

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Resources Mentioned
Find all resources mentioned and show notes @
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