Description
From a reassessment of osteoporosis to contributing factors, clinical applications of antiosteoporotic agents, and rehabilitation, this book examines various aspects of the disease and its treatment. Edited and written from an orthopedic perspective, it approaches osteoporosis as both a metabolic disease and a locomotive syndrome. As orthopedic surgeons in Japan are responsible for pharmacotherapy, surgery, and pain control, the authors pursue a comprehensive approach, focusing especially on the effect on muscles and on fracture operation rather than expanding the scope to bone density.
Osteoporosis in Orthopedics provides extensive content and insights for clinicians, researchers, medical students, and post-docs specializing in osteoporosis. It also offers a valuable resource for orthopedic and spine surgeons who need extensive knowledge of osteoporosis and bone metabolism in the context of patient care.
Table of Contents
âPart I Basic Research and Assessments.-
Chapter 1Â Skeletal Adaptation to Mechanical Strain: A Key Role in Osteoporosis.-
Chapter 2Â Osteoclast - Mediated Pain in Osteoporosis.-
Chapter 3Â Collagen Crosslinks as a Determinant of Bone Quality.-
Chapter 4 Assessment of Femoral Geometric Strength in Osteoporosis Using Hip Structure Analysis.-
Chapter 5Â Vertebral Strength Changes as Assessed by Finite Element Analysis.-
Part II Factors Affecting Osteoporosis.-
Chapter 6Â The Geometry of Lower Extremity and Atypical Femoral Fractures.-
Chapter 7Â Spondylosis and Osteoporotic Vertebral Fractures.-
Chapter 8Â Sarcopenia and Osteoporosis.-
Part III Clinical Applications of Antiosteoporotic Agents.-
Chapter 9Â Effects of Vitamin D on Bone and Skeletal Muscle.-
Chapter 10 Applications of Teriparatide for Fracture Repair and Osteosynthetic Surgery in Osteoporosis.-
Part IV Exercise and Osteoporosis.-
Chapter 11Â Exercise and Fall Prevention.-
Chapter 12Â Back Extensor Strengthening Exercise and Osteoporosis.
