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Upcoming ECHO Sessions
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ECHO #3: Spine Detective Session 2: Use of AI to take available Computed Tomography (CT) scans to diagnose osteoporosis
WebinarThe third NSHF ECHO session will focus on how to use Computed Tomography (CT) AI tools to opportunistically screen for osteoporosis to ensure patients prior to spine surgery are assessed and diagnosed with osteoporosis.
Enroll for freeFree
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ECHO #4: Effectiveness of Osteoporosis Therapies in Spine
WebinarThis final 2025 NSHF Spine & Bone Health ECHO session will provide a review of the effectiveness of the various types of osteoporosis therapies in spine, with a specific focus on anabolic therapies that can be used to more rapidly build bone density
Free
Webinar Recordings
Getting Started
- Register Create your free Thinkific account in minutes
- Enroll Select from our library of complimentary bone health courses
- Complete Watch expert videos and pass a short quiz
- Achieve Earn your certificate!
What You'll Learn
Optimize Surgical Outcomes
Minimize complications and improve patient outcomes through comprehensive preoperative care:
- Integrate spine health optimization as part of surgical planning
- Ensure patients with osteoporosis receive appropriate treatment before surgery
- Recognize and treat vertebral compression fractures
- Assess patient risk factors related to osteoporosis
- Utilize diagnostic tools such as DXA scans to reduce fracture risk
Master Treatment Options
Understand how to prescribe osteoporosis therapies effectively:
- Label and indications for appropriate use
- Mechanisms of action to determine effectiveness
- Side effects to guide optimal treatment choices
Optimize Patient Care
Develop integrated care plans addressing:
Focus on both:
- Pharmacologic treatment - Evidence-based medication management
- Nutrition - Dietary strategies for bone health
- Lifestyle interventions - Exercise and behavioral modifications
Focus on both:
- Preoperative management - Optimize patient readiness for surgery
- Postoperative management - Enhance recovery and long-term outcomes
Empower Your Patients with Trusted Osteoporosis Education at BoneHub.org
We’ve created expert-guided educational resources for patients about bone health and osteoporosis. These FREE resources offer easy-to-understand, reliable information — helping your patients take control of their bone health with confidence.
FAQ
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How much do these courses cost?
Our courses are completely free.
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How do I receive my CME credits?
Upon completing each CME video, you'll take a brief post-test to demonstrate your learning. Once passed, you'll immediately receive your CME certificate. Each video provides individual CME credits.
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Where can I find more resources on bone and spine health?
The National Spine Health Foundation has created a Spine & Bone Hub at https://bonehub.org for both patients and healthcare professionals to learn more about the connection between spine and bone health.
This activity is supported by an educational donation provided by Amgen.