HARRY K. GENANT, MD (1942-2021) Osteoporosis Canada is saddened to announce the passing of Dr. Harry K. Genant, internationally renowned for his ground-breaking research in non-invasive and quantitative imaging methods […]

FRAX In addition to femoral neck (hip) BMD, age, gender, fracture history and steroid use, FRAX also takes into account other clinical risk factors to calculate the absolute 10-year risk […]

For those with an osteoporosis diagnosis, it is not uncommon to feel anxious about health and lifestyle changes that might be necessary. But what about your friends and family? How […]

MEET THE CMC FACULTY Dr. Cathy Craven University of Toronto  Toronto, ON Cathy Craven is the Toronto Rehabilitation Institute/ University of Toronto Chair in Spinal Cord Injury (SCI) Rehabilitation, Professor […]

What is osteoporosis? THE “SILENT THIEF” Osteoporosis is a disease characterized by low bone mass and deterioration of bone tissue, which can lead to increased risk of fracture. Known as […]

A UNIQUE WAY TO CREATE AWARENESS ABOUT BONE HEALTH Attendees of Toronto Fashion Week saw something unusual on the catwalk this year: a line of innovative fashions incorporating bubble wrap! […]

Risk Factors At least 1 in 3 women and 1 in 5 men will break a bone from osteoporosis. Did you know? Fractures from osteoporosis are more common than heart […]

BONE MINERAL DENSITY TEST A BMD test can tell you whether or not you have osteoporosis Why Should I Get Tested? A risk factor assessment is an important first step […]

Work with us Careers Osteoporosis Canada (OC), a registered charity, is the only national organization providing services to people who have, or are at risk for, osteoporosis. OC is a […]