Osteoporosis

This second edition summarizes the latest developments in the management of osteoporosis and includes new chapters covering the clinical role of denosumab and orthopaedic issues in the management of fractures in patients with osteoporosis.

Summary

This second edition summarizes the latest developments in the management of osteoporosis and includes new chapters covering the clinical role of denosumab and orthopaedic issues in the management of fractures in patients with osteoporosis.

Additional text

This second edition has neatly described the newer imaging techniques in the assessment of osteoporosis as well as newer management options... This will be helpful for anyone interested in a quick understanding of the basics of osteoporosis as well serving as an excellent tool for trainees and primary care physicians.

Product details

• Authors: Gavin Clunie, Gavin (Consultant Rheumatologist Clunie, Gavin Keen Clunie
• Assisted by: Gavin Clunie (Editor), Clunie Gavin (Editor), Richard Keen (Editor), Richard W. Keen (Editor), Keen Richard W. (Editor)
• Publisher: Oxford University Press
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 24.07.2014
• EAN: 9780198713340
• ISBN: 978-0-19-871334-0
• No. of pages: 176
• Series: Oxford Rheumatology Library; Oxford Rheumatology Library
• Subjects: Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > Medicine > Non-clinical medicine; MEDICAL / Rheumatology, Rheumatology