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Integrated approach to the management of bone health and fracture prevention in postmenopausal females and males 50 years and older.
CMC 2023
The Canadian Musculoskeletal Conference (CMC) hosted by Osteoporosis Canada was held November 24, 2023. National experts in osteoporosis offered a review of the recently released “Clinical practice guideline for management of osteoporosis and fracture prevention in Canada”.
The attached includes the slides from the presenters. The slides cannot be changed in any way. Credit must be given to author if used.
2023 Starting Medication
High Risk of Osteoporosis-Related Fracture: Next Steps
A tool designed for physicians and their patients who are at high risk of fracture and starting medication.
2015 RECOMMENDATIONS FOR FRACTURE PREVENTION IN LONG-TERM CARE
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2022 SAC Orientation Slides
The following slides were used in 2022 for orientation to the SAC consultants.
Your guide after a hip fracture
This resource will help you understand what to expect after you break your hip. It will also give you information to help with your recovery.
HQO Standards
View for a guide for patients; the guide for clinicians; an information brief demonstrating why the quality standard is needed; quality improvement tools and resources; and performance indicators to help clinicians and organizations track their progress against the standard.
Long-Term Care Video Resources
Video clips highlighting recommendations by healthcare professionals working in long-term care.
2015 Recommendations Presentation
Instructive Video Presentation guiding providers through the 2015 recommendations.
2015 Podcast – Recommendations For Fracture Prevention In Long-Term Care
Access the CMAJ Podcast.
2015 Order Set Tool For Long-Term Care Fracture Prevention
This 1 page LTC Fracture Prevention Order Set Tool is to be used for all new residents on admission.
2015 Osteoporosis Canada Recommendations For Fracture Prevention In Long-Term Care
Access the CMAJ Publication.
Bisphosphonates For Treatment Of Osteoporosis
Expected benefits, potential harms, and drug holidays. Access the publication.
Osteoporosis: A Practical Clinical Approach
A web-based program developed to provide a central access point to recommended tools and education.
Optimal Oral Health
Recommendations for optimal oral health in patients who take bisphosphonates for osteoporosis.
Vitamin D In Adult Health And Disease
A review and guideline statement from Osteoporosis Canada.
ONJ International Guidelines
International Guidelines on the diagnosis, prevention and management of ONJ in osteoporosis and oncology patients.