The International Osteoporosis Foundation (IOF) is pleased to announce the launch of the online IOF Musculoskeletal Rare Diseases Training Course: From Diagnosis to Care, now available on the IOF Academy to clinicians worldwide.

Originally delivered as a one-day educational event in Prague, Czech Republic, in April 2026, this compehensive course has been designed to bridge the latest scientific advances with current clinical guidance on musculoskeletal rare diseases (MSRDs).
 

What You Will Learn

Taught by leading international experts in rare skeletal diseases, the course offers a structured, disorder-specific programme covering:

• The lifelong burden and impact of musculoskeletal rare diseases on patients
• Genotype–phenotype complexity and key clinical manifestations
• Diagnostic approaches and management strategies for major rare skeletal and metabolic bone diseases
• Current clinical guidelines for X-linked hypophosphataemia (XLH), hypophosphatasia (HPP), and fibrous dysplasia/McCune–Albright syndrome

IOF CEO Dr Philippe Halbout stated: "Rare skeletal disorders are frequently under-recognized, leading to delays in diagnosis and treatment. At the same time, advances in diagnostics and targeted therapies are creating new opportunities to improve patient outcomes. This new course reflects IOF's commitment to improving awareness and clinical knowledge so that more patients can benefit from timely diagnosis and effective care."

Who Is This Course For?

This course is ideal for endocrinologists, rheumatologists, orthopaedic surgeons, metabolic bone disease specialists, and other clinicians seeking to deepen their expertise in the diagnosis and management of patients with rare skeletal conditions.

Learn at Your Own Pace

Available fully online, the course allows participants to access the high-quality educational content from leading experts whenever and wherever it suits them.

ACCESS THE COURSE HERE

About IOF
The International Osteoporosis Foundation (IOF) is the world’s largest nongovernmental organization dedicated to the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of osteoporosis and related musculoskeletal diseases. Its members — including committees of leading scientific researchers and 349 patient, medical, and research organizations across 152 countries — work together to make fracture prevention and healthy mobility a global healthcare priority.
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