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<body bgcolor="#99CCCC" text="#000000" link="#006666" vlink="#666666" alink="#FFFFFF"><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" width="100%"><tr><td><font face="Trebuchet MS, Arial, Helvetica"> <p align="center"><font face="Arial"><img src="_derived/index.html_cmp_laverne010_bnr.gif" width="600" height="60" border="0" alt="Osteoscan Home"></font></p> <p> </p> </font></td></tr></table><table dir="ltr" border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" width="100%"><tr><td valign="top" width="1%"><font face="Trebuchet MS, Arial, Helvetica"> <nobr><a href="base.htm" target="">Base</a></nobr><br> <nobr><a href="osteosca.htm" target="">Osteoscan</a></nobr><br> <nobr><a href="favorite.htm" target="">Other sites</a></nobr> </font></td><td valign="top" width="24"></td><td valign="top"><font face="Trebuchet MS, Arial, Helvetica"> <p> </p> <h3 align="left"><a name="Welcome to Osteoscan! "><font size="4" face="Arial">Welcome to Osteoscan! </font></a></h3> <p><big><font face="Arial">This home page is a point of reference for Patients and Physicians in the Crawley and surrounding area.</font></big></p> <p><big><font face="Arial">Osteoscan is the new bone-scanning (Dexa Scanner) service based in Crawley.</font></big></p> <font size="4"><b> <h3><a name="What is Osteoporosis?">What is Osteoporosis?</a></b></h3> <p>Osteoporosis (brittle bones) occurs when bones become thin and therefore more prone to fractures (breaks). The onset is gradual and there may be no signs until the bones become so weak that they fracture. The most common fracture sites are wrists, hips and the spine.</p> <p>Osteoporosis affects around 1 in 3 women and 1 in 12 men.</font></p> <font size="4"><b> <h3><a name="What are the risk factors?">What are the risk factors?</a></b></h3> </font> </font><table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" width="100%"> <tr><td valign="baseline" width="42"><img src="_themes/laverne/alvbull1.gif" width="15" height="15" hspace="13" alt="bullet"></td><td valign="top" width="100%"><font face="Trebuchet MS, Arial, Helvetica"><font size="4">Premature menopause (under the age of 45)</font></font></td></tr> <tr><td valign="baseline" width="42"><img src="_themes/laverne/alvbull1.gif" width="15" height="15" hspace="13" alt="bullet"></td><td valign="top" width="100%"><font face="Trebuchet MS, Arial, Helvetica"><font size="4">Hysterectomy (under 45)</font></font></td></tr> <tr><td valign="baseline" width="42"><img src="_themes/laverne/alvbull1.gif" width="15" height="15" hspace="13" alt="bullet"></td><td valign="top" width="100%"><font face="Trebuchet MS, Arial, Helvetica"><font size="4">Oophorectomy (removal of the ovaries) under the age of 45</font></font></td></tr> <tr><td valign="baseline" width="42"><img src="_themes/laverne/alvbull1.gif" width="15" height="15" hspace="13" alt="bullet"></td><td valign="top" width="100%"><font face="Trebuchet MS, Arial, Helvetica"><font size="4">Prolonged amenorrhoea (no periods) for more than 6 months</font></font></td></tr> <tr><td valign="baseline" width="42"><img src="_themes/laverne/alvbull1.gif" width="15" height="15" hspace="13" alt="bullet"></td><td valign="top" width="100%"><font face="Trebuchet MS, Arial, Helvetica"><font size="4">Prolonged past or current use of steroids - (total dose of 1g or >7.5mg for 6 months)</font></font></td></tr> <tr><td valign="baseline" width="42"><img src="_themes/laverne/alvbull1.gif" width="15" height="15" hspace="13" alt="bullet"></td><td valign="top" width="100%"><font face="Trebuchet MS, Arial, Helvetica"><big>Anorexia nervosa</big></font></td></tr> <tr><td valign="baseline" width="42"><img src="_themes/laverne/alvbull1.gif" width="15" height="15" hspace="13" alt="bullet"></td><td valign="top" width="100%"><font face="Trebuchet MS, Arial, Helvetica"><big>Malabsorption problems eg coeliac disease</big></font></td></tr> <tr><td valign="baseline" width="42"><img src="_themes/laverne/alvbull1.gif" width="15" height="15" hspace="13" alt="bullet"></td><td valign="top" width="100%"><font face="Trebuchet MS, Arial, Helvetica"><big>Hyperthyroidism (overactive thyroid)</big></font></td></tr> <tr><td valign="baseline" width="42"><img src="_themes/laverne/alvbull1.gif" width="15" height="15" hspace="13" alt="bullet"></td><td valign="top" width="100%"><font face="Trebuchet MS, Arial, Helvetica"><big>Hyperparathyroidism</big></font></td></tr> <tr><td valign="baseline" width="42"><img src="_themes/laverne/alvbull1.gif" width="15" height="15" hspace="13" alt="bullet"></td><td valign="top" width="100%"><font face="Trebuchet MS, Arial, Helvetica"><big>Rheumatoid Arthritis</big></font></td></tr> <tr><td valign="baseline" width="42"><img src="_themes/laverne/alvbull1.gif" width="15" height="15" hspace="13" alt="bullet"></td><td valign="top" width="100%"><font face="Trebuchet MS, Arial, Helvetica"><big>Renal dialysis/transplant</big></font></td></tr> <tr><td valign="baseline" width="42"><img src="_themes/laverne/alvbull1.gif" width="15" height="15" hspace="13" alt="bullet"></td><td valign="top" width="100%"><font face="Trebuchet MS, Arial, Helvetica"><big>Spontaneous or low impact fracture of: Wrist, hip or spine</big></font></td></tr> <tr><td valign="baseline" width="42"><img src="_themes/laverne/alvbull1.gif" width="15" height="15" hspace="13" alt="bullet"></td><td valign="top" width="100%"><font face="Trebuchet MS, Arial, Helvetica"><big>Strong family history of osteoporosis</big></font></td></tr> <tr><td valign="baseline" width="42"><img src="_themes/laverne/alvbull1.gif" width="15" height="15" hspace="13" alt="bullet"></td><td valign="top" width="100%"><font face="Trebuchet MS, Arial, Helvetica"><big>Cushing's syndrome</big></font></td></tr> </table><font face="Trebuchet MS, Arial, Helvetica"> <p align="center"><big><big><em>If you have had any of the above then you have an increased risk of having osteoporosis.</em></big></big></p> <b> <h3><a name="What can be done?"><big>What can be done?</big></a></b></h3> <p><big>Once diagnosed by a bone density scan, steps can be taken to slow down or reverse bone loss. Apart from diet and lifestyle changes, there are various treatments in the form of tablets, depending on the severity of the problem.</big></p> <b> <h3><big><a name="Where can I be tested?">Where can I be tested?</a></big></b></h3> <p><big>Availability of scanners varies throughout the UK. Your GP may be able to refer you for a scan if he feels it is necessary.</big></p> <p><big>Here in Crawley, Dr Royds-Jones & Partners offers a Dexa scanning service (DTX 200) which is available to the local community both on the NHS and privately.</big><font size="6"></p> <p align="CENTER"></font> <img src="images/medsarahs.jpg" width="492" height="358" alt="medsarahs.jpg (20476 bytes)"><font size="5"></p> </font><font size="3"> <p align="CENTER"><font size="4">PICTURE OF SCANNER</font></p> <b> <h3></b></font><font size="4"><b><a name="Where is DR Royds-Jones & Partners?">Where is DR Royds-Jones & Partners?</a></b></h3> <p>Dr Royds-Jones & Partners is a 12 Doctor General Practice based in 3 surgeries’ in Crawley, West Sussex. Directions to the Surgery in Ifield, Crawley will be given on request when you make the appointment.</font><font size="5"></p> <p align="CENTER">PICTURE OF LANGLEY CORNER</p> </font><font size="4"><b> <p align="CENTER"><img src="images/langleycornerss.jpg" width="464" height="310" alt="langleycornerss.jpg (25010 bytes)"></p> <h3><a name="How do I arrange a scan?">How do I arrange a scan?</a></b></h3> <p>If you live in Crawley and think you may be at risk, ask your GP and if required they can refer you.</p> <p>Alternatively you can request a scan privately. To do this or for more information please phone:</p> <b> <p>01293 553364 </b>Mon-Fri 10-12 or 2-4pm</p> <p>Appointments can only be made in this way so please do not go to the surgery in person.</p> <b> <h3><a name="How much will it cost?">How much will it cost?</a></b></h3> <p>The scan will cost <b>Ł35</b> payable in advance by cheque. On receipt of your cheque the appointment will be confirmed in writing.</font></p> <p> </p> <p><strong><font face="Arial">This home page is a point of reference for Patients and Physicians in the Crawley and surrounding area.</font></strong></p> <p><strong><font face="Arial">Osteoscan is the new bone-scanning (Dexa Scanner) service based in Crawley.</font></strong></p> <p><u><strong><font face="Arial">The Osteoscan service is operated by :</font></strong></u></p> <p><strong><font face="Arial">Dr J Royds-Jones and Partners,</font></strong></p> <p><strong><font face="Arial">Bridge Medical Centre,</font></strong></p> <p><strong><font face="Arial">Wassand Close,</font></strong></p> <p><strong><font face="Arial">Crawley</font></strong></p> <p><strong><font face="Arial">West Sussex</font></strong></p> <p><strong><font face="Arial">RH10 1LL</font></strong></p> <p><strong><font face="Arial">For More information please call  </font></strong><font size="3"><b>01293 553364 </b><strong>Mon-Fri 10-12 or 2-4pm</strong></font></p> <p align="center"> </p> <p align="center"><big><big>You are visitor number: </big><img src="http://scripts.hosts.netdirect-online.co.uk/cgi-bin/Count.cgi?df=osteoscan.dat" align="center" valign="middle" height="32"></big></p> <p align="center"><font size="1">For Website Design<br> Website by:  <script language=javascript>  </script>    Tel: 07774 155945 (9am to 6pm) for further details<br> Email :  <script language=javascript>  </script> </font> <p align="center"><font face="Arial" size="3"> This page was last updated on Wednesday, 30 June 2004 </font><font face="Arial" size="2">.</font> </font></td></tr></table></body>