Welcome back to the Stronger Bones Lifestyle Podcast. In Episode 85, host Debi Robinson welcomes esteemed orthopedic surgeon Dr. Andy Bush to delve into groundbreaking advancements in bone health diagnosis and management. Together, they explore innovative techniques like REMS (Radiofrequency Echographic Multi Spectrometry) and discuss how these advancements are pivotal in more accurately assessing and managing bone fragility.

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Dr. Andy has a diversified background, transitioning significantly into bone health practice during the pandemic. He’s known for integrating a holistic approach into his practice, which not only includes surgical interventions but also comprehensive lifestyle assessments and complementary therapies. During this episode, Dr. Andy highlights the limitations of traditional DEXA scans, revealing how the REMS technology he employs can offer a more detailed understanding of bone strength through a fragility score.

Join Debi and Dr. Andy as they explore the pros and cons of current bone health diagnostics, and the importance of evaluating bone health beyond mere density.

Key  Takeaways:
[3:12] His bone health practice and background as orthopedic surgeon
[5:49] The old fashioned way of medicine and how his practice works
[9:18] REMS and DEXA scans
[13:40] Stiffness index and fragility score
[16:58] Disempowerment of DEXA
[18:59] Working with bones
[21:22] Bone structure
[23:45] The forces of a fall
[24:36] Why Dr. Andy uses the fragility score to assess bone health

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Memorable Quotes:
"That’s why I like REMS, the fragility score, the ability to look at the structure of the bone not just the density." [15:55] - Dr. Andy

"DEXA can be so disempowering and it pulls the rug out from some many women."  [16:58] - Debi

"REMS can give you the same information that a CAT scan can as far as the structure of the bone." [27:05] - Dr. Andy

"I think REMS gives us a tool that we can then use to give a better idea to somebody about what's happening because bone structure really is what determines fracture rise, density does not." [31:34] - Dr. Andy

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