Osteoporosis Pathophysiology and Clinical Management

In this volume, the authors address the basic and clinical components of osteoporosis in a unique format. The text carefully couples discussions of the basic biology of bone with parallel discussions of accompanying clinical issues and treatment strategies. By recruiting international experts in each segment and by ensuring that parallel basic and clinical chapters are well coordinated, the full spectrum of osteoporosis can be appreciated. The book focuses on topics of fundamental importance to the field, as well as those that are of contemporary interest and debate. Coverage includes chapters on bone mass measurements using radiographic and ultrasound densitometry; the effects of calcium and vitamin D on bone mass, as well as the varying therapies including bisphosphonates, calcitonin, estrogens, fluoride, SERMS and androgens. An essential chapter covers the modality of integrating the practice of prevention with a therapeutic regimen.