Osteoporosis is the most common chronic bone disease which predisposes an individual to an increased risk of fracture. At least 1 in 3 women and 1 in 5 men will suffer a fragility fracture in their lifetime due to osteoporosis.
When you break a bone because of osteoporosis, it’s not just a bump in the road – it can lead to more challenges even after leaving the hospital. Usually, you have a tough time recovering and also face a higher risk of fractures and even mortality.
If you suffered 1 fracture you will have 2 times the risk of another fracture. These are the common risk factors of osteoporosis fracture.
The symptom associated with osteoporotic fractures usually is a pain; the location of the pain depends on the location of the fracture. Fractures of the spine (vertebra) can cause severe “band-like” pain that radiates from the back to the sides of the body.
Other symptoms include:
Our Fracture Liaison Service (FLS) Programme is Malaysia’s premier osteoporosis treatment and fracture prevention initiative.
With a multidisciplinary approach, we bring together experts from various fields to provide you with the best medical care, aiming to improve your osteoporosis condition.
We address underlying osteoporosis and sarcopenia (muscle loss due to ageing) to target the source of the problem
FLS not only enhances your well-being but also results in significant medical cost savings.
FLS not only enhances your well-being but also results in significant medical cost savings.
Beacon Hospital takes pride in being the first hospital in Malaysia and South East Asia to implement the Fracture Liaison Service (FLS) programme. We embarked on our journey as a cancer specialist hospital and eventually spread our wings to evolve into a multidisciplinary hospital. Our primary focus is to provide advanced medical equipment, specialist doctors and professional nursing care to our patients with love and empathy.
Our bone specialists provide comprehensive and integrated orthopaedic care, offering diagnosis, non-surgical treatment, surgical treatment and rehabilitation for conditions and injuries related to orthopaedic and osteoporosis.
To provide a holistic orthopaedic treatment, we equipped ourselves with the expertise and necessary technology to deliver highly specialised osteoporosis treatment.
We are proud to announce that Dato’ Dr. Lee Joon Kiong, a prominent Orthopaedic Surgeon practising at Beacon Hospital, has been honoured with the prestigious International Osteoporosis Foundation (IOF) President’s Award. Among three distinguished recipients, Dr. Lee stands out for his unwavering commitment and significant contributions to the field of International Osteoporosis Foundation (IOF) Foundational research, education, and public awareness.
Secondary fractures, especially hip fractures, can lead to a significant loss of independence and a reduced quality of life. Preventing these fractures is essential to maintain overall health.
Typical osteoporosis fractures occur at the hip, wrist, upper arm, pelvis, and spine. These fractures are often associated with osteoporosis and its impact on bone health.
Osteoporotic fractures can cause pain, with the location of pain depending on the fracture's location. Fractures of the spine may result in "band-like" pain radiating from the back to the sides of the body. Other symptoms include a gradual loss of height, a stooped posture, and bones that break more easily than expected.
Post-fracture intervention is critical to address underlying osteoporosis and prevent subsequent fractures. Unfortunately, awareness among the community is generally poor, and fractures are often treated as acute events, with little consideration for long-term bone health.
Yes, Beacon Hospital's FLS Programme is endorsed by the International Osteoporosis Foundation (IOF) as the optimal model of care. This endorsement underscores our commitment to closing the post-fracture osteoporosis care gap and ensuring all fragility fracture sufferers receive the necessary secondary preventive care.
