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Bone and Mineral Disorders
With decades of expertise, our Henry Ford Health Bone and Minerals Program offers comprehensive care for a range of bone and mineral disorders. Our experts combine the latest research with innovative therapies to improve quality of life and manage conditions such as osteoporosis, calcium imbalances and metabolic bone diseases.
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Learn more about the bone and mineral disorders we treat, the treatments we offer and what our team a top choice for your care.
Why choose Henry Ford Health for bone and mineral disorders care?
Bone and mineral disorders arise when the endocrine system, which produces hormones and minerals, stops working as it should. Our physicians have niche expertise in these conditions, offering a rare level of specialty care.
The Henry Ford Health difference:
- History of innovation: The Henry Ford Health team participated in every major clinical trial for the bone and mineral disorder treatments that are now considered the standard of care. Since we established our program, we have been committed to providing the best and most up-to-date treatment options.
- Ongoing research: You receive care from endocrinologists who are clinical experts as well as researchers. We conduct multiple research studies, many of which are funded by the National Institutes of Health (NIH).
- Specialized tests and treatments: Our physicians offer every specialized medication available to treat bone and mineral disorders. We also provide bone biopsies, which can be helpful in diagnosing rare bone disorders.
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Osteoporosis
A condition in which the natural small holes in bones become larger. This change in the natural construction of bones can produce pain and lead to bone fractures and breaks. Osteoporosis is one of the most common diseases among aging women and men.
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Osteomalacia
This condition causes a softening of bones, usually from a vitamin D deficiency. Osteomalacia may cause bone pain and muscle weakness, which leads to bone fractures.
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Hyperparathyroidism
The parathyroid glands in the neck produce parathyroid hormone which regulates calcium levels in the body. In this condition, calcium blood levels are too high, causing kidney stones, nervous system problems, stomach ulcers or pancreatitis.
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Paget's disease of bone
Healthy bone metabolism involves a natural process that works to break down old bone and build up new bone. When this process stops working right, Paget’s Disease of Bone develops. This condition may cause bone and joint pain and lead to fragile bones.
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Kidney stones
When calcium levels become too high, recurring kidney stones may develop. Kidney stones are hard deposits of minerals and acid salts that are painfully passed through the urinary tract.