Author : Giuseppe Guglielmi
Publisher : Springer
ISBN 13 : 9783642438837
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.30/5 ( download)
Book Synopsis Osteoporosis and Bone Densitometry Measurements by : Giuseppe Guglielmi
Download or read book Osteoporosis and Bone Densitometry Measurements written by Giuseppe Guglielmi and published by Springer. This book was released on 2015-04-02 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.