Osteoporosis and Bone Densitometry Measurements
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.
Guglielmi, Giuseppe
| ISBN | 9783642278846 |
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| Article number | 9783642278846 |
| Media type | eBook - PDF |
| Edition number | 2. Aufl. |
| Copyright year | 2013 |
| Publisher | Springer-Verlag |
| Length | 198 pages |
| Language | English |
| Copy protection | Digital watermarking |
