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.

Epidemiology of Osteoporosis

Biology of Bone
Pathogenesis of Osteoporosis
Subgroups of Osteoporosis
Risk Factors for Fractures
Clinical Evaluation of Osteoporosis
Bone Density in Osteoporosis
Laboratory Evaluation of Osteoporosis
Prevention of Osteoporosis
Physical Activity and Exercise Programs
Treatment Strategies in Osteoporosis
Management of Pain in Osteoporosis
Calcium and Vitamin D
Hormones for Replacement Therapy
Bisphosphonates
Selective Oestrogen-Receptor Modulators
Peptides of the Parathyroid Hormone Family
Strontium Ranelate
Calcitonin and Fluoride
Combination and Sequential Therapies
Future Directions
Adherence and Monitoring of Osteoporosis Therapy
Osteoporotic Fractures
Pregnancy and Lactation
Osteoporosis in Men
Osteoporosis in Children
Immobilization Osteoporosis
Osteoporosis in Medical Disciplines
Osteoporosis and Drugs
AIDS Osteopathy
Renal Osteopathy
Localized Osteopathies
Periprosthetic Osteoporosis and Aseptic Loosening of Prostheses
Oral Bone Loss, Periodontitis and Osteoporosis
Disorders of Bone Due to Tumours
The Metabolic Syndrome - A Major Cause of Osteoporosis in the World Today.