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How It Works
- Sign up for an account with Thinkific
- Enroll in any course for free
- Complete each course by watching the video and taking a short quiz
- Earn your certificate!
Webinar Recordings
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Post-Fracture Care Coordination Models
CourseThis webinar covers the various post-fracture care coordination models programs that are run by various types of health care professionals to ensure patients are screened and diagnosed with osteoporosis.
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Osteoporosis Care Models for the Spine Surgeon
CourseA discussion of other care models that ensure patients are identified, diagnosed, and treated for osteoporosis (that includes the involvement of spine and orthopedic surgeons, primary care practitioners, and bone health specialists).
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Pre-Operative Bone & Spine Health Optimization Programs
CourseHow to set up and optimize pre-operative bone and spine health optimization programs for patients scheduled to undergo spine surgery to incorporate bone density measurement and osteoporosis diagnosis as part of the pre-operative work up.
Pre-Recorded Videos
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Silent Fractures: The Hidden Risk of Osteoporosis and Spine Health
CourseThis video covers vertebral compression fractures from osteoporosis, affecting 1.5 million people annually. It highlights symptoms, the need for early diagnosis, and bone health optimization.
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Bone Health Management in Surgery: Practical Approaches
CourseDr. Venu Nemani and Dr. Zeeshan Sardar discuss the role of spine surgeons in optimizing bone health to prevent complications in osteoporosis patients. They highlight screening, treatment models, and a multidisciplinary approach.
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Bone Health Optimization in Spine Surgery: Reducing Complications
CourseDr. John Dimar and Dr. Ben Elder discuss the importance of bone health in spinal surgery, especially for osteoporosis patients. They highlight pre-surgical evaluations, advanced treatments, and a multidisciplinary approach to reduce complications.
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Stronger Bones, Safer Surgeries: The Power of Pre-Operative Osteoporosis Diagnosis and Treatment
CourseDr. Paul Anderson discusses osteoporosis in spine surgery and the need for early diagnosis. He covers treatments like bisphosphonates and anabolic drugs, stressing bone health optimization to prevent surgical complications.
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Strengthening the Spine: A Guide to Fragility Fractures and Bone Health
CourseDrs. John Dimar and Ganesh Shankar discuss the diagnosis and management of vertebral compression fractures. They also discuss treatment strategies, focusing on both pain management and addressing the root cause—bone mineral density loss.
Send your patients to bonehub.org
Bone Hub is a trusted resource by the National Spine Health Foundation to help your patients better understand osteoporosis.
Minimize potential complications and improve patient outcomes
Incorporate osteoporosis diagnosis and management preoperatively:
- Integration of spine health optimization as part of spine surgery (to ensure patients with osteoporosis receive treatment)
- Recognize and treat vertebral compression fractures
- Assess patient risk factors related to osteoporosis
- Utilize diagnostic tools such as DXA scans and reduce the risk of further fractures
Understand treatment options
Understand how to prescribe osteoporosis therapies to reduce fracture risk by considering:
- Label and indications for appropriate use
- Mechanisms of action to determine effectiveness
- Side effects to guide optimal treatment choices
Optimize patient care
Develop comprehensive care plans that address:
Focus on both:
- Pharmacologic treatment
- Nutrition
- Lifestyle interventions
Focus on both:
- Preoperative management to optimize patient readiness
- Postoperative management to enhance recovery and outcomes
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 viewing each video (or at the end of each live webinar), users will need to complete a post-test to indicate their retention of the learning material and will then be transmitted a CME certificate. Your certificate will be made available at the conclusion of the four part webinar series and will reflect that webinars that you participated in.
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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.