Osteoporosis is a serious problem worldwide, and its significance is continuing to increase as the world population grows and ages. Osteoporosis and Bone Densitometry Measurements provides a comprehensive review of the latest research on this potentially devastating condition. The book encompasses prevention, diagnosis, and therapy, providing state of the art information on each aspect. A wide range of topics are discussed, including differentiation between acute and chronic, benign and malignant vertebral fractures; the value of the WHO FRAX tool in patient evaluation; the roles of dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry, quantitative computed tomography, quantitative ultrasound, and high-resolution imaging; and the use of kyphoplasty and vertebroplasty to treat vertebral compression fractures. All chapters are written by acknowledged experts in the field.

Osteoporosis: Epidemiology

Radiographs in Osteoporosis
Insufficiency Fractures
Identification of Vertebral Fractures
Benign vertebral fracture: acute vs. chronic
Malignant vertebral fracture: acute vs. chronic
The use of FRAX in the evaluation of patients with osteoporosis
Axial and Peripheral DXA
Axial and Peripheral QCT
Quantitative US and fracture risk
High Resolution Imaging
Pediatric Bone Densitometry
Kyphoplasty and Vertebroplasty in Osteoporosis
Quality assurance and Dosimetry in Bone Densitometry.