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This book brings together current knowledge concerning all aspects of the treatment of osteoporosis and osteoporotic fractures in one volume.It covers both surgical and pharmacological treatment options: General Aspects on Osteoporosis and Fracture, Fracture Healing, Orthopedic Management Options, Non-Pharmacological Prevention of Osteoporotic Fractures, and Identification and Management of Secondary or Localized Bone Loss. Individual chapters cover diagnosis and prevention, as well as discussing the treatment of individuals who have already sustained various osteoporotic fractures.The book will be of great interest to all individuals involved with osteoporosis prevention and management programs, including orthopedic and trauma surgeons, rehabilitation professionals, physio- and occupational therapists, and trainees within these fields.

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Author:   Karl Obrant
Publisher:   Springer London Ltd
Imprint:   Springer London Ltd
Edition:   2000 ed.
Dimensions:   Width: 15.60cm , Height: 3.30cm , Length: 23.40cm
Weight:   2.310kg
ISBN:  

9781852332204

ISBN 10:   1852332204
Pages:   604
Publication Date:   12 May 2000
Audience:   College/higher education ,  Professional and scholarly ,  Undergraduate ,  Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In Print  
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Table of Contents

1 The Size of the Problem.- 2 Pathogenesis of Osteoporosis.- 3 Assessing Bone Mass by X-ray Absorptiometry: The WHO Definition of Osteoporosis.- 4 Assessment of Bone Status by Quantitative Ultrasound.- 5 Biomechanics, Bone Quality and Strength.- 6 Biochemical Markers and Bone.- 7 Identifying the Patient at Risk of Osteoporotic Fracture.- 8 Determinants for Consolidation or Deficient Fracture Healing in Osteoporotic Fractures.- 9 Perspectives on Growth Factors, Bone Graft Substitutes and Fracture Healing.- 10 Displaced Intracapsular Fractures.- 11 Trochanteric Fractures.- 12 Subtrochanteric Fractures.- 13 Colles’ and Dorsal Barton’s Fractures.- 14 Smith’s and Volar Barton’s Fractures.- 15 Cervical Spine Fractures and Osteoporosis.- 16 Thoracic and Lumbar Spine Fractures.- 17 Fractures of the Proximal Humerus.- 18 Fractures of the Distal Humerus.- 19 Acetabular Fractures.- 20 Fractures of the Distal Femur.- 21 Tibial Plateau Fractures.- 22 Ankle Fractures.- 23 Periprosthetic Fractures after Total Hip and Knee Replacements in Patients with Osteoporosis.- 24 Prevention of Falls.- 25 Hip Protectors.- 26 Nutrition and Bone Health.- 27 Physical Activity.- 28 Calcium and Vitamin D.- 29 Estrogen.- 30 Bisphosphonates.- 31 Calcitonin.- 32 Fluoride Therapy of Established Osteoporosis.- 33 Androgens and Anabolic Steroids.- 34 Selective Estrogen Receptor Modulators (SERMs).- 35 Evolving Therapies: PTH, IGF, GH, Ipriflavone.- 36 Osteoporosis in Rheumatoid Arthritis.- 37 Regional Demineralization and Osteoporosis.- 38 Immobilization and Post-traumatic Osteopenia.- 39 Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy.- 40 Localized Osteolysis after Joint Replacement Surgery.- 41 A Personal Algorithm for the Prevention of Fractures in Orthopaedic Practice.

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