Join RhAPPcast for an enlightening episode featuring Lindsay Tom, PA-C, as we highlight the latest Spotlight: Clinical Cornerstones segment from RhAPP’s quarterly newsletter. Hosted by Amanda Mixon, PA-C, president of Rheumatology Advanced Practice Providers (RhAPP), this discussion delves into osteoporosis care and the essential role that rheumatology providers play in diagnosing, managing, and preventing bone loss and fractures in high-risk patients.Lindsay Tom shares insights from her compelling piece, "From Joints to Bones: The Crucial Role of Rheumatology Providers in Osteoporosis Care." Osteoporosis, a chronic and progressive bone disease that leads to fragility fractures, is a major public health concern affecting millions of Americans, particularly postmenopausal women and individuals on long-term glucocorticoid therapy. Despite its prevalence and severe consequences, osteoporosis remains underdiagnosed and undertreated, making rheumatology providers essential in bridging the care gap.This episode explores the latest advancements in osteoporosis management, including the importance of dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry (DXA) scanning for early detection, the use of FRAX (Fracture Risk Assessment Tool) in guiding treatment decisions, and the evolving landscape of pharmacologic therapies, such as bisphosphonates, anabolic agents like teriparatide and romosozumab, and RANK ligand inhibitors like denosumab.Listeners will gain valuable insights into patient-centered care approaches, including fall prevention strategies, nutritional optimization with calcium and vitamin D, the role of weight-bearing exercises, and the impact of lifestyle modifications on bone health. This discussion will also highlight how advanced practice providers (APPs) can play a pivotal role in multidisciplinary care, working alongside endocrinologists, primary care physicians, orthopedic specialists, and physical therapists to improve patient outcomes.Whether you are an NP, PA, or physician specializing in rheumatology, endocrinology, or musculoskeletal medicine, this episode provides actionable knowledge for early intervention, comprehensive patient education, and optimizing osteoporosis treatment in both outpatient and inpatient settings.Visit the RhAPP website or explore additional educational content on the RhAPP ACE App.

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