ISCD has developed strong alliances with other organizations with the primary purpose to advance our mission of promoting excellence in skeletal health assessment.

Asia Pacific Tripartite Alliance
A tripartite regional alliance was officially launched at the IOF Regional Meeting APAC in 2018 between the International Osteoporosis Foundation (IOF) and The International Society for Clinical Densitometry (ISCD), and the Asian Federation of Osteoporosis Societies (AFOS) to collaborate on a common platform to achieve their respective missions while complying with their own vision and identities.

The three organizations agree that: the bone field is facing impactful new challenges that require the optimization of resources, the creation of synergies and the mutual, cooperative efforts of the respective organizations; the health burden represented by osteoporosis and fragility fractures is growing in Asian countries; through their experience, expertise, and operations, each organization brings complementary resources beneficial to the fight against osteoporosis and fragility fractures in Asia.

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International Osteoporosis Foundation
ISCD is a member of the IOF Committee of National Societies (CNS), currently comprised of 254 full or associate member societies in 100 countries, territories and regions worldwide. Members are independent, not-for-profit osteoporosis societies or organizations, which carry out medical activities, generate public awareness and policy change, and provide a variety of services to people with bone, muscle and joint disorders.

Bone Health & Osteoporosis Foundation (Formerly National Osteoporosis Foundation) – Interspeciality Medical Council
The Interspecialty Medical Council (IMC) was convened by the Bone Health & Osteoporosis Foundation (BHOF) to provide diverse and important perspectives on issues of common concern around osteoporosis and bone health relating to professional practice, education and public policy, among others. The IMC is currently comprised of 15 medical specialty societies whose appointed representatives collaborate and advise BHOF on mutual issues of concern regarding the care of patients with or at risk for osteoporosis and related fractures. ISCD is a member of this council.

International Federation of Musculoskeletal Research Societies
The IFMRS is an international, not-for-profit federation of musculoskeletal research societies. Their purpose is to promote excellence in the field of musculoskeletal science, in order to improve the prevention and treatment of all musculoskeletal conditions worldwide. They do this by collaborating with, and fostering collaboration between, local, regional and international societies to share information and resources, raise public awareness, influence policy and provide education. ISCD is an active member of IFMRS.

IFMRS offers a variety of educational resources through its Virtual Library, MSK Knowledge Portal and HubLE Learning Environment.

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Osteoporosis Essentials: Densitometry, Diagnosis and Management
This is a Joint venture by the International Society for Clinical Densitometry (ISCD) and the International Osteoporosis Foundation (IOF) to provide a single, scientifically robust, course on Clinical Densitometry and the Diagnosis and Management of Osteoporosis. The course is designed for worldwide application and is available to organizations interested in hosting in their local area.

The Asia Pacific Fragility Fracture Alliance (APFFA)
The Asia Pacific Fragility Fracture Alliance (APFFA) has a primary focus to drive policy change, improve awareness and change political and professional mindsets to facilitate optimal fragility fracture management across Asia Pacific (APAC). ISCD is one of the seven global and regional member organizations from the geriatrics, orthopedics, osteoporosis and rehabilitation sectors that makes up the APFFA. The APFFA’s vision is to deliver effective care, fewer fractures and better outcomes for people living in Asia Pacific.

FEMECOT – The Mexican Federation of Colleges of Traumatology and Orthopedics
The Mexican Federation of Colleges of Traumatology and Orthopedics, AC is a National Organization founded in 1967 with the purpose of integrating into a single Institution the Societies and Colleges of Specialists in Orthopedics and Traumatology of the Mexican Republic, in order to promote unity, equity, quality and academic and moral excellence in the professional practice of its members.

FEMECOT promotes the development of the Societies and Colleges that comprise it through national, regional and local events, in order to increase knowledge and promote continuous improvement of medical practice. Likewise, it promotes the realization of activities aimed at fulfilling its main objective: improving the quality of life of Mexicans.