Description
(Text)
Osteoporosis is a global threat because it can impact every human being as they age. The scale of the problems associated with osteoporosis is enormous in terms of not only human suffering, morbidity, and mortality but also economic costs. This third, extended and completely updated edition of Osteoporosis documents current knowledge on bone structure, physiology, and pathology, with an emphasis on the diagnosis, therapy, and prevention of osteoporosis. Its purpose is to educate members of the medical profession about this widespread and potentially disabling disease, while providing information on related current evidence-based medicine. Written in an easy-to-read style, the book covers everything from basic physiology to osteoporosis diagnosis, including the utility of specialized tests and current treatment recommendations, and will provide the primary care physician with sound medical knowledge on the prevention and management of osteoporosis.
(Table of content)
Epidemiology of Osteoporosis.- Biology of Bone.- Pathogenesis of Osteoporosis.- Subgroups of Osteoporosis.- Risk Factors for Fractures.- Clinical Evaluation of Osteoporosis.- Bone Density in Osteoporosis.- Laboratory Evaluation of Osteoporosis.- Prevention of Osteoporosis.- Physical Activity and Exercise Programs.- Treatment Strategies in Osteoporosis.- Management of Pain in Osteoporosis.- Calcium and Vitamin D.- Hormones for Replacement Therapy.- Bisphosphonates.- Selective Oestrogen-Receptor Modulators.- Peptides of the Parathyroid Hormone Family.- Strontium Ranelate.- Calcitonin and Fluoride.- Combination and Sequential Therapies.- Future Directions.- Adherence and Monitoring of Osteoporosis Therapy.- Osteoporotic Fractures.- Pregnancy and Lactation.- Osteoporosis in Men.- Osteoporosis in Children.- Immobilization Osteoporosis.- Osteoporosis in Medical Disciplines.- Osteoporosis and Drugs.- AIDS Osteopathy.- Renal Osteopathy.- Localized Osteopathies.- Periprosthetic Osteoporosis and Aseptic Loosening of Prostheses.- Oral Bone Loss, Periodontitis and Osteoporosis.- Disorders of Bone Due to Tumours.- The Metabolic Syndrome A Major Cause of Osteoporosis in the World Today.
(Author portrait)
Prof. Dr. Reiner Bartl war viele Jahre in der Inneren Medizin im Klinikum München Großhadern tätig und ist jetzt Leiter des Osteoporose-Zentrums in München.
Contents
Bone and the Skeleton: Development, Structure and Function.- Regulation, Maintenance and Repair.- Diagnostic Methods and Strategies.- Therapeutic Possibilities and Strategies. Reactions of Bone under Various Clinical Conditions: Nutritional Disorders and Effects on Bone.- Gastro-Intestinal Effects on Absorption and Motility.- Hepatic & Biliary Metabolic Effects on Bone.- Musculo-Skeletal & Connective Tissue Disorders.- Pulmonary Disorders and Drugs with Skeletal Effects.- Critical Care Medicine and Skeletal Involvement.- Cardiovascular Involvement in Skeletal Metabolism.- The Skeleton in Disorders of Ears, Nose, Mouth and Teeth.- Ophthalmology and Connections with Bone Disorders.- Dermatology and Bone Disorders.- Hematology: What Marrow does to Bone.- Endocrine & Metabolic Disorders with Involvement of the Skeleton.- Immunology, Transplantations and the Skeleton.- Infectious Diseases and the Skeleton.- Psychiatric Disorders involving the Bones.- Neurological Dysfunctions involving the Bones.- Genitourinary Disorders and the Skeleton.- Gynaecology & Obstetrics and the Skeleton.- Pediatrics and their Osseous Problems.- Clinical Pharmacology and Influence of Bone Metabolism.- Injuries involving the Bones.- Special Subjects involving the Skeleton. Summary and Perspectives.
