HEIGHT LOSS AND OSTEOPOROSIS 66% of broken bones in your back are painless. Are You Losing Height? It is normal to lose a little height as we get older… but […]

Osteoporosis does not cause pain. It is a broken bone (fracture) caused by the disease that may cause pain. In fact, osteoporosis has been called “the silent thief” because you […]

SCIENTIFIC ADVISORY COUNCIL We look to the best experts to inform our care guidelines for patients and care providers. Our Scientific Advisory Council (SAC) is made up of experts in […]

SAC Members and Research MD, PHD LaetitiaMichou Dr. Michou has completed her medicine studies at the University of Angers (France), her Rheumatology residency at the Denis Diderot-Paris VII University (France) […]

Osteoporosis is a common but often overlooked disease in men – a broken bone may be the first sign you have it. Often, osteoporosis in men can be secondary to […]

General Information About Pain After A Fracture Pain is the body’s natural response when a bone breaks. Both the fracture and any injuries to the body tissue near the fracture […]

Last week, Osteoporosis Canada heard a news story that suggested that there is an increased risk of developing osteonecrosis of bone if you are taking a bisphosphonate medication for osteoporosis. […]

Zoe Bond, Dana Li and Rebecca Wills Diabetes and Fracture Risk Diabetes mellitus, commonly known as diabetes, is a condition that affects the hormone insulin, resulting in high blood sugar […]

FRACTURE RISK ASSESSMENT Determining your risk of breaking a bone Rather than relying solely on the results of a bone mineral density (BMD) test to make treatment decisions for osteoporosis, […]