2013 Clinician's Guide to the Prevention and Treatment of Osteoporosis
The 2013 Clinician's Guide contains updated guidance on vertebral fracture assessment and the use of biochemical markers of bone turnover, as well as an update on calcium, vitamin D and medications.
2Million2Many Campaign
The campaign reflects the two million bone breaks that occur in the U.S. each year that are caused by osteoporosis and urges the public and healthcare professionals alike to take action and request a test for osteoporosis when someone age 50 or older breaks a bone. Despite the fact that 50 percent of osteoporosis-related repeat fractures can be prevented with existing treatments, only two in 10 initial bone breaks get a follow-up test or treatment for osteoporosis.
A Reference Guide for Osteoporosis Reimbursement Policy for Healthcare Professionals
This billing and reimbursement guide helps healthcare professionals navigate the reimbursement issues encountered in the treatment of patients with osteoporosis. Available as a downloadable PDF.
BoneSource Alert
This quarterly e-newsletter brings you the latest NOF news and information as well as recent developments in the bone health field.
Past Issues
Issue 08 - July 2010 - click here
Issue 07 - April 2010 - click here
Issue 06 - February 2010 - click here
Issue 05 - December 2009 - click here
Issue 04 - October 2009 - click here
Issue 03 - July 2009 - click here
Issue 02 - May 2009 - click here
Issue 01 - April 2009 - click here
Fracture Prevention CENTRAL
This resource was developed to provide the tools needed to implement and maintain a secondary fracture prevention Fracture Liaison Service (FLS) program. Registration is free.
FRAX Tool
The FRAX® tool has been developed by WHO to evaluate fracture risk of patients. It is based on individual patient models that integrate the risks associated with clinical risk factors as well as bone mineral density (BMD) at the femoral neck.
The FRAX® models have been developed from studying population-based cohorts from Europe, North America, Asia and Australia. In their most sophisticated form, the FRAX® tool is computer-driven and is available on this site. Several simplified paper versions, based on the number of risk factors are also available, and can be downloaded for office use.
The FRAX® algorithms give the 10-year probability of fracture. The output is a 10-year probability of hip fracture and the 10-year probability of a major osteoporotic fracture (clinical spine, forearm, hip or shoulder fracture).
National Bone Health Alliance
The National Bone Health Alliance (NBHA) is a public-private partnership that launched in 2010 to bring together the expertise and resources of its member organizations to collectively promote bone health and prevent disease; improve the diagnosis and treatment of bone disease; and enhance bone research, surveillance and evaluation.
The National Bone Health Alliance's 47 member organizations, along with liaisons representing the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, National Aeronautics and Space Administration, National Institutes of Health and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, are working together to improve the overall health and quality of life of all Americans by enhancing their bone health.
NOF/ISCD Recommendations FRAX Implementation Guide
National Osteoporosis Foundation (NOF)/International Society for Clinical Densitometry (ISCD) Recommendations to DXA Manufacturers for FRAX® Implementation
Osteoporosis Clinical Updates
The Osteoporosis Clinical Updates offer valuable information used to improve patient care related to osteoporosis prevention, diagnosis and treatment by providing clinicians with state-of-the-art information and pragmatic strategies that they may apply in clinical practice.
After participating in this activity, the reader has the option of taking a post-test to qualify for continuing education credit for this activity. It is estimated it will take 1.0 hour(s) to complete the reading and take the post-test. Continuing education credit will be available for two years from the date of publication.
Osteoporosis: What Healthcare Professionals Need to Know
This professional slide set provides an in depth study of key issues related to the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of osteoporosis It includes more than 180 professionally produced PowerPoint slides for use in grand rounds, teaching tools for residents and students, on-the-job training for staff, continuing education presentations, and peer-to-peer meetings. Supplemental written material makes this packet an all-in-one educational resource.
Own the Bone
Own the Bone, a program created by the American Orthopaedic Association, is a hospital-based, quality improvement, inter-specialty approach to patient care after fragility fractures. Own the Bone is a positive, proactive force for quality improvement and change.
Updated AHRQ Report on Osteoporosis Treatments
Treatment To Prevent Fractures in Men and Women With Low Bone Density or Osteoporosis:
Update of a 2007 Report (Revised 2012)
Agency for Healthcare and Research Quality (AHRQ)
USPSTF Osteoporosis Screening Recommendations
Screening Recommendations from US Preventative Services Task Force (USPSTF)
(Published 2011)
