
ISCD Learning
Trabecular Bone Score (TBS) Introduction 2022
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Activity approved for 1.0 ASRT Category A Credits
Activity approved for up to 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™
Activity Expires December 1, 2023
Activity Description
Trabecular Bone Score (TBS) has recently become an additional analysis that can be undertaken using the DXA scans. The purpose of this lecture is to provide an overview of TBS, along with guidance in the short term, before there is an official ISCD position statement established from the 2023 Position Development Conference.
Learning Objectives:
- A high-level overview of TBS and data supporting its use
- When and how TBS should be performed
- How TBS might be reported, and finally
- Consider the clinical use of TBS
Instructions:
Clinicians and Technologists are required to answer a set of online test questions following the review of the video and will have up to three attempts to answer questions correctly before losing credit for the activity. Once the activity test has been passed (75% or higher), you will be asked to evaluate the activity online and then be allowed to claim credit and print certificates.
Registration Fees
Cancellation Policy
On-Demand/ Enduring Material Cancellation Purchases of on-demand or enduring educational materials are non-refundable.
On-Demand/Enduring Material Program Changes or Cancellations ISCD reserves the right to cancel the program, change dates, and/or the location/method of offering. All program fees will be refunded if a program is canceled unless the registered participant elects to transfer to another program.
ACCME Accreditation Statement:
The International Society for Clinical Densitometry is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to offer continuing medical education for physicians. This activity is provided by the International Society for Clinical Densitometry. For information about the accreditation of this program, please contact ISCD at +1.860.259.1000 or inquire at education@iscd.org.
AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™
The International Society for Clinical Densitometry designates this enduring educational activity for a maximum of 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should only claim credits commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
ASRT Credit Designation:
This activity is approved by ASRT for 1.0 Category A continuing education credits.
Date of Original Release and most recent Review or Update:
This activity was most recently reviewed and released on November 1, 2022, and will expire on December 1, 2023.
Deadline to Claim Credit:
Participants must complete the activity, the activity survey, and claim credits before the activity expiration date.

Neil Binkley, MD, CCD
Professor of Medicine
University of Wisconsin-Madison
Dr. Neil Binkley earned his medical degree from the University of Wisconsin and subsequently trained in Internal Medicine at the Marshfield Clinic. After several years in private practice, he returned to the University of Wisconsin and completed a Geriatrics fellowship. He is a Professor in the Divisions of Geriatrics and Endocrinology at the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health. He is also Director of the UW Osteoporosis Clinical Research Program and Associate Director of the UW Institute on Aging. He is past President of the International Society for Clinical Densitometry, Associate Editor of Osteoporosis International and a member of the International Osteoporosis Foundation Committee of Scientific Advisors. His current research involves improvement in 25(OH)D measurement, evaluation of approaches to optimize assessment of vitamin D status, evaluation of functional assessment in older adults and the importance of sarcopenia in fracture risk. Dr. Binkley has published over 300 papers, served on expert committees and panels for AACE, ASBMR, IOF and ISCD.
Disclosures: Amgen: Consultant; Radius: Research Support

William Leslie, MD, MSc, CCD
Professor of Medicine and Radiology
University of Manitoba
Dr. Leslie is Professor of Medicine and Radiology at the University of Manitoba with over 450 peer-reviewed publications. His research interests are in fracture risk assessment, osteoporosis testing and other nuclear diagnostic techniques. He is Past President of the International Society for Clinical Densitometry, Past Chair of the Osteoporosis Canada Scientific Advisory Council, co-led the “2010 Clinical Practice Guidelines in Osteoporosis”, Director of the Manitoba Bone Density Program, and Co-Director of the Winnipeg PET Imaging Centre.
Disclosures: No relationships to disclose.
Course Planners and Managers
Campbell Macgregor - No Financial Relationships to Disclose
Course Content Reviewers
S. Kumar, MD, CCD - No Financial Relationships to Disclose
Course Faculty and Content Authors
Dr Neil Binkley, MD - Amgen: Consultant; Radius: Research Support
Dr William Leslie, MD - No Financial Relationships to Disclose
Statement of independence
The ISCD maintains a policy on the use of commercial support, which ensures that all educational activities sponsored by the ISCD provide in-depth presentations that are fair, balanced, independent, and scientifically rigorous. ISCD requires faculty, planners, managers and other individuals and their spouse/life partner who are in a position to control the content of this activity to disclose any real or apparent conflict of interest they may have as related to the content of this activity. All identified conflicts of interest are thoroughly vetted by ISCD for fair balance, scientific objectivity of studies mentioned in the materials or used as the basis for content, and appropriateness of patient care recommendations. Individual disclosures are included in course material. No Commercial Support has been provided for this activity
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Disclosure of Unlabeled Use
This educational activity may contain a discussion of published and/or investigational uses of agents that are not indicated by the FDA. ISCD does not recommend the use of any agent outside of the labeled indications. The opinions expressed in this educational activity are those of the faculty and do not necessarily represent the views of any organization associated with this activity. Please refer to the official prescribing information for each product for discussion of approved indications, contraindications, and warnings.
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Attendance Cancellation Policy>
All changes in registration must be made in writing to education@iscd.org. Cancellations received 30 days prior to the start of the program are eligible for a full refund minus a $50 administrative fee. Cancellations received less than 30 days prior to the start of the course will not be refunded.
Course Changes or Cancellations
ISCD reserves the right to cancel the program, change dates and/or meeting location. If a program is canceled, all program fees will be refunded automatically unless the registered participant elects to transfer to another program. Participants will be notified of any changes within 21 days of the course start date
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