The role of bone turnover markers in osteoporosis diagnosis and management

In this educational lecture, Prof. Cavalier provides a comprehensive overview of the role of Bone Turnover Markers (BTMs) in the diagnosis and management of osteoporosis, including their application in CKD-associated osteoporosis. He also discusses new biomarkers and their relevance to bone metabolism and fracture risk prediction, and highlights the latest recommendations for the standardised nomenclature of biochemical indices of bone status.

Key Learning Objectives of this lecture include:

• Reviewing the role of BTMs in the diagnosis and management of osteoporosis
• Understanding the challenges of assessing bone turnover in CKD patients and the role of BTMs in the diagnostic evaluation and management of CKD-related osteoporosis
• Presenting new biomarkers and their utility in clinical practice
• Learning about bone status indices and their standardised nomenclature 

All proceeds from the IOF Academy directly contribute to IOF’s global projects and programmes dedicated to better bone health and patient care.