Mangaluru: A person cannot see or feel their bones getting thinner. Many people do not even know that they have thin bones until a bone breaks (fractures). A broken bone can interfere with a person’s daily activities and can have serious consequences. It is important for a person to know whether they have this silent disease so that they can take steps to prevent a fracture and protect their ability to lead an independent, active lifestyle.

A BMD test can Measure the density of bone, detect osteoporosis before a fracture occurs, help to predict the chances of fracture in the future, monitor the effectiveness of treatments for osteoporosis, etc. Free BMD screening Camp is scheduled on 9 December, 2015 from 10 am to 2 pm at Department of Orthopedics KMC Hospital, Attavar.

Department of Orthopedics, KMC Hospital Attavar, Mangalore will be organizing a free Orthopedic Screening camp at its premises on 10, 11, and 12 December from 9:30 am to 4:00 pm. This camp will offer free consultation services to patients suffering from orthopedic related ailments.
The benefits of this camp will be extended on appointment basis only, those who wish to enroll under this camp, need to call @ 9108529022 to register their names.

Patients who need further treatment will be treated under Camp card, where hospital charges will be fully free and only consumables & medicines will be charged.

Dr Anand Venugopal, Medical Superintendent has urged the public to avail the facility made available through the camp.