Bone health
Prevention, awareness and informed decisions that support healthy bones throughout life.
About BOSAD
From a focused study to a broader bone-health mission
BOSAD began with the Bone Setting Associated Disability Study in Ethiopia. Its research foundation now supports a broader mission focused on healthy bones, safer care and lifelong mobility.
OUR ORIGINS
Where BOSAD began
BOSAD grew out of research investigating disability and complications associated with traditional bone setting in Ethiopia. This work established the foundation for its broader bone-health mission.
OUR MISSION
Healthy bones. Safe care. Lifelong mobility.
BOSAD connects research, education and health improvement to strengthen understanding of bone health and support people through injury care and recovery.
Injury & fracture care
Safer injury care through accessible information, relevant evidence and professional education.
Recovery & daily life
Understanding recovery, rehabilitation, mobility and participation in everyday activities.
OUR AUDIENCES
Who BOSAD is for
People & families
Accessible information about bone health, injuries, treatment, recovery and everyday wellbeing.
Health professionals & educators
Educational resources, practical learning materials and scientific information for teaching and clinical discussion.
Researchers & institutions
Research information, scientific publications, clinical-data initiatives and opportunities for collaboration.
TRANSPARENCY
How BOSAD is organized and accountable
Explore the people, institutional relationships and editorial standards behind BOSAD’s work.