The Metabolic Bone Unit provides expert advice, investigation and treatment for patients with osteoporosis (fragile bones) and other metabolic bone diseases such as Paget’s Disease.
The unit is based in the Musculoskeletal Outpatient Department at Freeman Hospital and holds a range of specialist clinics.
These are led by consultant Dr Terry Aspray and staffed by a team of Osteoporosis Specialist Nurses, a pharmacist as well as other doctors and a physiotherapist with expertise in metabolic bone disease.
Rapid diagnosis
When appropriate a Dual Energy X-ray Absorptiometry (DXA) scan is offered to diagnose osteoporosis, assess future fracture risk and help identify whether or not you would benefit from preventative treatment.
Our professional staff are involved in a variety of research and educational initiatives. This means our patients can be offered the opportunity try potential new therapies for their condition and are often first to benefit from ground-breaking new treatments.
Contact us
If you would like to find out more about our Metabolic Bone Unit and the services we provide please contact:
Sharon Abdy or Gillian Tobin
Osteoporosis Specialist Nurses
Telephone: 0191 223 1545
