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Clinical Updates: Management of Vertebral Compression Fractures in Primary Care
$15.00
While pain from vertebral compression fractures usually resolves spontaneously without treatment, some patients suffer debilitating pain despite optimal nonsurgical care. In these individuals, minimally invasive percutaneous vertebral augmentation can offer relief. The two most widely performed augmentation procedures are vertebroplasty and balloon kyphoplasty.
Clinical Updates: Identifying Osteoporosis-Related Vertebral Fractures in Primary Care
$15.00
In this article, we explore the critical topic of diagnosing osteoporosis-related vertebral fracture. We discuss the factors that lead to pathologic changes in the spine, the types of fractures that result, their consequences to physical and psychological health, and both how to recognize these fractures and how to distinguish them from the myriad other causes of back pain. In a future article, we will discuss the spectrum of therapeutic options for VCF and the growing evidence base that clinicians can draw upon when developing management plans for affected patients.
Clinical Updates: Management of Vertebral Compression Fractures in Primary Care
$15.00
While pain from vertebral compression fractures usually resolves spontaneously without treatment, some patients suffer debilitating pain despite optimal nonsurgical care. In these individuals, minimally invasive percutaneous vertebral augmentation can offer relief. The two most widely performed augmentation procedures are vertebroplasty and balloon kyphoplasty.
Clinical Updates: Identifying Osteoporosis-Related Vertebral Fractures in Primary Care
$15.00
In this article, we explore the critical topic of diagnosing osteoporosis-related vertebral fracture. We discuss the factors that lead to pathologic changes in the spine, the types of fractures that result, their consequences to physical and psychological health, and both how to recognize these fractures and how to distinguish them from the myriad other causes of back pain. In a future article, we will discuss the spectrum of therapeutic options for VCF and the growing evidence base that clinicians can draw upon when developing management plans for affected patients.
Bone Basics
  • 0.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
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As you learned during the orientation, osteoporosis is a public health crisis. In order to understand the complexities of this public health crisis, it helps to understand the basics of bone health. This lesson covers:What is osteoporosis?Bone developmentBone lossEffects of loss of sex hormones (menopause and andropause)Each lesson is followed by a short quiz to help you retain the material. The passing score for a quiz is 80%.
Nutrition for Healthy Bones
  • 0.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
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Let’s talk about how diet can build bones and prevent bone loss. Good bone health starts with calcium, vitamin D, magnesium and protein.About Calcium​Calcium basics​Institute of Medicine recommendations​Calcium and food​Lactose intolerance​Calcium supplementsAbout Vitamin D​Vitamin D basics​Institute of Medicine recommendations​Best way to get vitamin D​Other Nutrients​Magnesium​Protein
Exercise Basics
  • 0.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
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Did you know that not all exercises are the same when it comes to building and protecting bones?  This module explains why.Exercise and bone healthWhat builds bonesExercising safelyPreventing falls
Screening & Diagnosis
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It is important for everyone to understand the screening and diagnostic tools available.  This modules presents those tools and explains how to understand the results.Screening and diagnosis​Bone mineral density test (DXA)Understanding bone density test (DXA) results and​What a T-score is
Fracture Risk Factors
  • 0.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
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Breaking a bone can be a life-changing event, so it is important to prevent fractures.  This module explains what risk factors can contribute to fractures.Osteoporosis risk vs fracture riskFracture Risk FactorsPersonal factorsHealth factors and medical conditionsSome medicinesFracture historyLifestyleOther factors
Treatment Options
  • 0.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
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Understanding what treatments are available for osteoporosis empowers people make more informed decisions.  This module will present treatment options, benefits and risks.FDA-approved medicinesDiscussing medicines with health care providers​​

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