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Over 80% of all fractures in people 50+ are caused by osteoporosis.
When you make a donation, you are fuelling the ability to provide more vital programs, support services and resources across the country to reduce Canadians risk of fragility fractures.
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Changes in BMD Testing in Ontario
Contributors: Dr. Adrian Lau, Dr. Heather McDonald-Blumer, Dr. Sandra Kim, Dr. Natasha Gakhal, Dr. Lianne Tile, Dr. Angela Cheung, Dr. Julie Gilmour, Dr. Laëtitia Michou, Dr. Claudia Gagnon, Dr. Zahra […]
FDA Qualifies First Surrogate Endpoint For Use In Osteoporosis Clinical Trials
Update On Clinical Trials FDA Qualifies First Surrogate Endpoint For Use In Osteoporosis Clinical Trials December 22, 2025 Osteoporosis Canada is excited to share the US Food and Drug Administration […]
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The Ontario Osteoporosis Strategy Celebrates 20 Years
Announcements The Ontario Osteoporosis Strategy Celebrates 20 Years July 30, 2025 Osteoporosis Canada is proud to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the Ontario Osteoporosis Strategy (OOS), a Ministry of Health–funded […]
Brookfield Chair In Fracture Prevention Funds New Fracture Liaison Service In Surrey, British Columbia
Surrey Memorial Hospital, B.C. Brookfield Chair In Fracture Prevention Funds New Fracture Liaison Service In Surrey, British Columbia Surrey Memorial Hospital, located in the Fraser Health Authority, B.C. is the […]
Unbreakable: The OC Podcast
The Faces of Osteoporosis
Listen to those affected by osteoporosis share their stories.
WHAT IS OSTEOPOROSIS?
Osteoporosis is a disease characterized by low bone mass and deterioration of bone tissue, which can lead to increased risk of fracture. Known as the “silent thief”, bone deterioration can occur over a number of years without presenting any symptoms.
Unfortunately, if detected at the time of a break, the disease is already fairly advanced. The most common fractures associated with osteoporosis are in the hip, spine, wrist, and shoulder. Today, no single cause for osteoporosis has been identified.
