Focused on osteoporosis, this quick-reference guide provides straightforward guidelines for maintaining skeletal health throughout life. It emphasizes essential aspects such as diagnosis, therapy, and prevention, making it a valuable resource for those seeking to understand and manage this condition effectively.
-As the population ages, the incidence of osteoporosis, and the interest in it, will continue to grow -A practical guide for all physicians that includes all you need to know about osteoporosis -Includes easy-to-follow guidelines for lifelong maintenance of skeletal structure and function -Easy to read, up-beat and optimistic with a touch of humor
Osteoporosis is a global threat because it can impact every human being as they age. In this new edition, the authors point out the enormous scale of the problem in terms of human suffering, morbidity and mortality on the one hand, and the astronomical national costs on the other. Written in an easy-to-read style, this book updates physicians on the current knowledge about bone structure, physiology and pathology, with an emphasis on the diagnosis, therapy and prevention of osteoporosis. Its purpose is to educate members of the medical profession about this widespread and potentially disabling disease, while providing information on related current evidence-based medicine. The book covers everything from basic physiology to osteoporosis diagnosis, including utility of specialized tests and current treatment recommendations, and will provide the primary care physician with sound medical knowledge in the prevention and management of osteoporosis. It is up-beat and optimistic, with a touch of humor; it is scientifically based but provides easy-to-follow guidelines for lifelong maintenance of skeletal structure and function. Osteoporosis is preventable if doctors want it to be, and every doctor can contribute. Bone is every doctor's and every body's business.
Biology, Diagnosis, Prevention, Therapy
This comprehensive guide covers the investigation, diagnosis, prevention, and therapy of all the bone disorders encountered in medical practice. Written in an easy-to-read style, it updates physicians on the current knowledge of bone structure, physiology, and pathology, with emphasis on the diagnosis and treatment of common bone diseases. Today, both medical practitioners and specialists need quick access to information on “bone problems” in order to help patients and their families. Therefore this book deals with everything from the basic physiology of bone and mineral metabolism to the utility of radiologic imaging and specialized tests in bone diagnosis and current treatment recommendations. It is scientifically based but provides clear guidelines for managing bone problems and for lifelong maintenance of skeletal structure and function. It will assist not only in the delivery of effective treatment but also in disease prevention.
The book highlights the widespread impact of osteoporosis, emphasizing its significant human toll in terms of suffering, morbidity, and mortality. It also addresses the substantial national costs associated with the disease, underlining the urgent need for awareness and action regarding this global health threat.
Clinical osteology is now an independent specialty which nevertheless encompasses all branches of medicine and effects each and every one of us: Bone is Every Body´s Business: This book has been designed as an up to date manual to deal with the currently recognized indications for bisphosphonates, to outline situations and conditions for prevention of skeletal disorders, and to provide practical guidelines for treatment. It is intended for doctors who seek precise information on bisphosphonates in medical practice to enable them to treat patients with disorders of bone or better still to avoid their occurrence – as the age-old saying has it „prevention is better than cure”! Significant advances have already been made in the first 6 years of the “Bone and Joint Decade” of the new century, it is our hope that this book will contribute to more progress in the same direction.
Focusing on osteoporosis, this manual offers a thorough exploration of its prevention, diagnosis, and management, emphasizing achievable outcomes. It combines scientific principles with practical guidelines for maintaining bone health throughout life. The book covers essential topics, including bone physiology, diagnostic imaging, and treatment options, particularly for fractures. Additionally, it examines the connections between osteoporosis and various other health disorders, providing a comprehensive resource for understanding and managing this condition.
Focusing on the role of bone in internal medicine, this extensively illustrated volume features over 700 color images. It provides an in-depth analysis of bone biopsies, detailing the normal physiological findings in iliac crest samples from various age groups, including young, middle-aged, and elderly individuals. This comprehensive resource serves as a valuable reference for understanding the complexities of bone health and pathology.