Numerous treatment alternatives are available that have proven effective in the treatment of bone loss and in the prevention of osteoporotic fractures. Early detection of low bone mineral density through periodic screening dramatically increases the chances of successful treatment of osteoporosis. The following links provide access to some of the most respected organizations worldwide, and their libraries of patient and clinician information on the treatment of osteoporosis.

Patient / Clinician oriented
National Osteoporosis Foundation
www.nof.org

National Institute of Health
www.osteo.org

Osteogenesis Imperfecta Foundation
www.oif.org

National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal & Skin Disorders
www.niams.nih.gov

Clinician oriented
American Society for Bone and Mineral Research
www.asbmr.org

International Bone and Mineral Society
www.ibmsonline.org

IBMS BoneKey Osteovision
www.bonekey-ibms.org

International Osteoporosis Foundation
www.osteofound.org

International Society of Clinical Densitometry
www.iscd.org