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Everyone, at every age, should think about their bone health.

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.

Know Your Bones: A Guide to Lifelong Bone Health

Learn about bone health and osteoporosis by reading our free Spine Health Journal.

bone health edition of the spine health journal

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