Osteoporosis Updates

Overview

The number of patients with osteoporosis is increasing. This presentation will provide an up-to-date overview of the diagnosis and management of osteoporosis. Learn about when to initiate screening and the latest in pharmacological treatments and non-pharmacological universal recommendations. We will go through patient cases.

Learning Objectives

• Be aware of who to screen for osteoporosis and when to order an interval repeat DXA
• Learn who to treat and how to treat patients with osteopenia/osteoporosis and when to refer patients for specialized care
• Learn about different medication classes available for osteoporosis treatment including anabolic
• Learn about non-pharmacological lifestyle measures including nutrition and exercise