Author : Karl Obrant
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
ISBN 13 : 9781852332204
Total Pages : 630 pages
Book Rating : 4.04/5 ( download)
Book Synopsis Management of Fractures in Severely Osteoporotic Bone by : Karl Obrant
Download or read book Management of Fractures in Severely Osteoporotic Bone written by Karl Obrant and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2000-05-12 with total page 630 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.