An Introduction to Clinical Osteoporosis

Sundeep KhoslaL. Joseph Melton III Stuart H. Ralston Harold RosenIan Reid Gordon J. StrewlerNelson Watts

About This Slide Set

The Introduction to Clinical Osteoporosis slide set is a unique educational resource developed by IBMS BoneKEy with the help of leading clinicians and researchers in the bone field. Covering the epidemiology, pathophysiology, genetics, diagnosis, and treatment of osteoporosis, the slide set offers a comprehensive overview of current knowledge about osteoporosis, a disease with an enormous global health impact.

The slide set is supported by an unrestricted educational grant from Novartis. IBMS BoneKEy also gratefully acknowledges the contributions of the following individuals who, along with the slide’s authors, helped bring a unique educational tool to fruition:

•Neil Andrews•David Bozzi•Joanne Haderer•Kevin Lau•Richard Saltus•Ilavenil Subbiah•Elizabeth Wu

Definition of Osteoporosis

• A skeletal disorder characterized by

compromised bone strength predisposing to

an increased risk of fracture.

• Bone strength reflects the integration

of two main features:

bone density and

bone quality.

Normal Bone

Osteoporotic Bone

Images courtesy of Ralph Müller