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PREVENTION AND EARLY DETECTION CAMPAIGN

Taking care of our joint health is essential for enjoying an active and healthy life. Diseases such as osteoarthritis, osteoporosis, and sarcopenia affect our bones and joints, and it is crucial to prevent them or detect them early to avoid irreparable complications and slow their progression. Early detection allows for the initiation of effective treatments that can improve quality of life and prevent severe deterioration.

Prevention and early detection measures are essential to reduce the incidence and impact of osteoarticular diseases.

Promote healthy lifestyle habits Early detection is crucial, as it helps reduce risk factors such as obesity, sedentary lifestyle, and smoking, all of which can accelerate joint deterioration. Early detection facilitates the timely initiation of treatments that can slow joint degeneration, minimize pain, improve function, and reduce the need for invasive procedures.

In a world where health is positioned as a fundamental pillar of individual and collective well-being, the active participation of patients in their self-care becomes indispensable.

PREVENTION AND EARLY DETECTION CAMPAIGN

OAFI promotes the Prevention and Early Detection Campaign for Osteoarticular Pathologies, empowering patients to take charge of their health and guiding them in understanding their joint health. Through this campaign, we can:

To reliably and quickly detect osteoarthritis and osteoporosis, eliminating access barriers and providing timely and quality medical care.

Raising awareness among affected individuals, empowering them with information and resources for prevention and self-care, enabling them to make informed decisions about their health and lifestyle.

To encourage active participation and empowerment of patients in the management of their disease, promoting adherence to treatment and the adoption of healthy habits, while building a supportive community.

WHO IS IT FOR?

Elderly people

Women

People with risk factors (obesity, genetics, etc.)

General adult population (>30 years)

WHAT DOES IT CONSIST OF?

Anyone who approaches the mobile unit or detection point will undergo a complete study to assess their osteoarticular health status and will be offered information and support to prevent osteoarthritis and osteoporosis.

The route followed by the participant consists of:

1

Brochure with information and resources for taking care of osteoarticular health

2

Initial questionnaire to assess fracture risk, pain, comorbidities

3

Study on body composition

4

Ultrasonic Densitometry of the Calcaneus (DUC)

5

Analysis and report issuance (OAFI Solidarity Clinic)

THE IMPORTANCE OF EARLY DIAGNOSIS
PREVENTION OF FRAGILITY FRACTURES