A comprehensive reference for collaborative osteoporosis prevention and care Traditionally considered an orthopedic disease, osteoporosis is now associated with estrogen loss during menopause; while treatment may be surgical, prevention has become a collaboration of gynecologists, endocrinologists, and rheumatologists. The Textbook of Osteoporosis provides a comprehensive reference on the disease and its epidemiology, causes, treatments, and prevention strategies. As our understanding grows, it becomes more critical them ...
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A comprehensive reference for collaborative osteoporosis prevention and care Traditionally considered an orthopedic disease, osteoporosis is now associated with estrogen loss during menopause; while treatment may be surgical, prevention has become a collaboration of gynecologists, endocrinologists, and rheumatologists. The Textbook of Osteoporosis provides a comprehensive reference on the disease and its epidemiology, causes, treatments, and prevention strategies. As our understanding grows, it becomes more critical them ever for physicians outside the orthopedic specialty to stay up to date with the latest knowledge.
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Textual photos & diagrams. Minor rubbing. Slight binding corner bumps. VG. 25x19cm, ix, 452, (4)pp, Includes 4pp color photoplates. Contents: Maintenance of Bone Mass; The Endocrinology & Biochemistry of Osteoporosis; Assessment of Bone Mass; Determinants of Skeletal Mass & Strength; Causes of Osteoporosis; Consequences of Osteoporosis; Assessment of Osteoporosis; Prevention of Osteoporosis from Menarche to Menopause; Treatment of Generalized Osteoporosis with Inhibitors of Bone Resorption; Other Agents for Generalized Osteoporosis; Treatment of Seconary & Focal Osteoporosis.
