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IDENTIFY
HER RISK FACTOR
Fractures are the most frequent and serious complication
of osteoporosis. They can cause reduced quality of life and
independence, and higher mortality rates. Vertebral compression
fractures (VCFs) are the most common osteoporotic fracture.
EARN CME CREDIT.
HELP YOUR PATIENTS WITH OSTEOPOROTIC FRACTURES.
The National Osteoporosis Foundation (NOF) offers accredited
online educational modules to help you:
Understand the significant impact of VCFs on patients and
society
Evaluate a patient with a suspected VCF
Counsel patients on treatment options
Discuss potential risks and benefits of vertebral augmentation
procedures
Refer patients for intervention when appropriate
Implement appropriate treatment
REGISTER. LEARN. ACHIEVE.
FOR FREE.
1. Register for the Vertebral Compression Fracture Bundle CME
modules:
Link to:https://cme.nof.org/Activity/5337100/Detail.aspx and
click on the SELECT button at the upper right OR
Visit cme.nof.org and search for VCF using the search field. On
the new page, click on the SELECT button at the upper right.
2. Follow prompts to register.
3. Use code VCFFY18 to waive the registration fee.
4. Proceed with the CME modules.
There are financial
and quality benefits
to implementing a
fracture liaison service
in your institution.
Visit nof.org and
search fracture
liaison.
Established in 1984, the National Osteoporosis Foundation is the nation's leading voluntary
health organization solely dedicated to osteoporosis and bone health. NOF offers the following
publications and services: Health information for individuals, Free osteoporosis support groups;
Free online osteoporosis community; Materials for community events and health fairs in the NOF
Store; Exercise video/DVD; Health professional memberships and other resources and continuing
education for health professionals.
Therapy is not for everyone. Please see the package insert for the complete list of indications,
warnings, precautions, and other important medical information.
A Medtronic grant provided financial support for the development of module content. Any waived
or reduced registration fees are provided by NOF, in its sole discretion, and without financial
support from Medtronic.
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