Why REMS Is Revolutionising Bone Health: In-Depth Analysis with Dr. Nick Birch

Join us in this fascinating episode with Dr. Nick Birch, a renowned spinal and bone health specialist. Dr. Birch, a respected consultant and fellow of both the British Orthopedic Association and Royal Osteoporosis Society, dives deep into the world of bone health. With 35 peer-reviewed papers under his belt and nearly three decades of experience, Dr. Birch introduces us to REMS—a novel bone assessment measure now available in Australia. We take a close look at the distinctions between DEXA and REMS scans using a real case study to explore the impacts on bone health, the importance of accurate diagnostics, and the innovative Fragility Index. Don't miss out on understanding how REMS can provide a more nuanced and comprehensive view of your bone health. Perfect for anyone keen on understanding the latest advancements in orthopedics, bone toughness assessments, and personalised medical care. 00:00 Introduction to Dr. Nick Birch 00:39 Recap of Part One: Bone Health Basics 00:52 Case Study: Analyzing Emma's DEXA and REMS Reports 01:49 Understanding DEXA Scan Results 18:34 Exploring REMS Technology 23:11 Comparing DEXA and REMS Scans 31:04 Conclusion and Final Thoughts Helpful Resource: REMS Clinics in Australia - https://echolight.com.au/booking/ St Vincent’s Clinic, Sydney - http://www.svcbmd.com.au/ General information - https://bonetalk.com.au/ Osteoporosis Exercises – Onero Academy - https://onero.academy/osteoporosis-ex... Dr. Nick Birch and Osteoscan UK - https://www.osteoscanuk.com/ Clinical Tools FRAX Risk Assessment Tool - https://frax.shef.ac.uk/FRAX/tool.asp... (don't forget to select Australia!) Fracture Risk Calculator - https://fractureriskcalculator.com.au... Know your bones online assessment tool - https://www.knowyourbones.org.au/ Research Cited: https://www.aihw.gov.au/reports/chron... https://www.aihw.gov.au/reports/chron... https://www.safetyandquality.gov.au/n... https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NB... https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles... https://www.sciencedirect.com/science... https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/arti... https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33959... https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles...