Osteoporosis and bone densitometry measurements /
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 p...
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Springer,
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Publisher Address: | Berlin ; New York : |
Publication Dates: | 2013. |
Literature type: | eBook |
Language: | English |
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Medical radiology,
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Online Access: |
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/978-3-642-27884-6 |
Summary: |
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. |
Item Description: | Includes index. |
Carrier Form: | 1 online resource. |
Bibliography: | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
ISBN: |
9783642278846 (electronic bk.) 3642278841 (electronic bk.) |
Index Number: | RC931 |
CLC: | R681 |
Contents: |
Epidemiology of Osteoporosis and Fragility Fractures / Therapy of Osteoporosis / Radiography in Osteoporosis / Imaging of Insufficiency Fractures / Identification of Vertebral Fractures / Benign and Malignant Vertebral Fractures / Bone Marrow Changes in Osteoporosis / The Use of FRAX?in DXA Interpretation / Dual-Energy X-Ray Absorptiometry / Axial and Peripheral QCT / Quantitative Ultrasound and Fracture Risk Assessment / High-Resolution Imaging / Vertebroplasty and Kyphoplasty / Radiation Protection and Quality Assurance in Bone Densitometry / |