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

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

For Patients For Patients
For Women 50+ For Women 50+
For Professionals For Professionals

1 in 2 women
and 1 in 4 men

50+ years old will break a bone due to osteoporosis.¹

1.5 million fractures

in the spine occur every year in the U.S., which can lead to early death.²

~10 million Americans

have osteoporosis and another 44 million have low bone density, placing them at increased risk.³

Featured Content

Nutrition and the Spine

What you can do to maximize your bone health, starting today.

Bone Health Assessment 

Learn about bone health assessment, and what factors contribute to osteoporosis and low bone density.

Spine Health Optimization

Learn more about how to incorporate osteoporosis diagnosis preoperatively to improve your patient's surgical outcomes.

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References
  1. Bone Health Policy Institute Facts About Bone Health. https://www.bonehealthpolicyinstitute.org/bone-facts
  2. Incidence and economic burden of osteoporosis-related fractures in the United States. 2005-2025. Journal of Bone and Mineral Research, 2007. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/17144789/
  3. The “silent” disease of osteoporosis affects 10 million Americans. Bone Health & Osteoporosis Foundation. (2023, September 26). https://www.bonehealthandosteoporosis.org/news/the-silent-disease-of-osteoporosis-affects-10-million-americans/