July 24, 2008


health families

Health Tip: OSI rule

Discuss increased risks with your doctor. You may be at greater risk for fractures if you are older than 65, have broken a bone after age 50, have relatives with a broken bone, have certain medical conditions (for example, hyperthyroidism or arthritis) and have take certain prescription medications (for example, thyroid medicine or oral glucocorticoids).

Source: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Bone Health and Osteoporosis: A Report of the Surgeon General.

Our Doctors

Peter I. Vilkins, D.O.

Peter I. Vilkins, D.O.Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine: Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine

Undergraduate Degree: Morris Harvey College in West Virginia

Internship: Tucson General Hospital, Tucson, Ariz.

Residency: Kansas City College of Osteopathic Medicine

Board Certification: American Osteopathic Board of Orthopedic Surgery

Assistant Professor of Surgery: Kansas City University of Medicine and Biosciences



If you have questions about any health or financial concern, please call the OSI Group at 816-459-7500 (North Kansas City) or 816-220-8727 (Blue Springs).