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May is National Osteoporosis Awareness and Prevention Month. Learn more about bone health and preventing fractures.

Spine & Bone Health

There is a global epidemic of poor bone health and osteoporosis.

The Spine & Bone Health Task Force to focuses on the need in patient and provider communities to educate about the importance of bone health to spinal health, and ultimately, overall health.

2024 Task Force Impact Report

Priorities

Patient Education

Our Bone Hub offers easy-to-understand information on risk factors, prevention strategies, and treatment options to support bone strength.

Provider Education

Healthcare professionals can access education opportunities, including free CME courses. Our programs emphasize the importance of early detection and pre-operative treatment.

Research

Targeted surveys of patients and providers to uncover critical knowledge gaps in spine and bone health, driving improved education, treatment, and policy advancements.

Advocacy

Collaboration with medical leaders, policymakers, and industry partners to promote bone health screening protocols, research funding, and innovative treatments for spine-related bone conditions.

Bone Hub

Bone Hub is a free, online educational resource designed to close the knowledge gap for patients managing bone and spine health issues.

We also offer free education opportunities for healthcare professionals.

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