An understanding of the physiology of bone turnover and pathophysiology of osteoporosis can provide the basis for better understanding of fracture risk, bone turnover markers, and the action of pharmacologic agents for the prevention and treatment of osteoporosis.

Topics covered in this program

•  The role of bone microarchitecture in bone strength and quality
•  The mechanism of bone remodeling
•  The impact of high bone turnover on bone strength

The American Medical Association is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

The American Medical Association designates this module for a maximum of 1.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Nonphysicians may receive a certificate of participation for completing this activity.

The development of this CME web module was supported in part through an independent education grant from the Alliance for Better Bone Health and produced in accordance with the AMA Standards for Industry-Supported Multimedia Continuing Medical Education and Other Communications.