Bone Densitometry in Special Populations (Includes 1/3 radius in primary hyperparathyroidism)
This session will discuss the bone biology and risk for osteoporosis and fracture in special populations. Specific attention will be paid to the specific regions to acquire and quantify BMD and the treatment options available for osteoporosis.
OBJECTIVES
- Demonstrate understanding of the condition.
- Describe site-specific assessment.
- Explain clinical correlation/monitoring.
Successful completion of this session qualifies for 1 ASRT Category A continuing education credit.
Cathy Craven, BA, MD, FRCPC. MSc, FASIA, FCAHS
Medical Director, Professor
University of Toronto/University Health Network
Cathy is the University of Toronto/University Health Network Cope Family Chair in Spinal Cord Injury (SCI) Rehabilitation Health Systems Innovation, Medical Director of the Spinal Cord Rehabilitation Program and Senior Scientist at KITE Research Institute within University Health Network. She is Professor in the Department of Medicine at the Temerty Faculty of Medicine, at the University of Toronto. She has clinical and research expertise in health services and medical rehabilitation of sublesional osteoporosis to avoid fractures www.cravenlab.ca. She has published over 250 articles on related topics and obtained 25M CAD in research funding as a primary investigator (ORCID 0000-0001-8234-6803). She is a voracious reader and enjoys kayaking with her husband, son and labrador retriever.