ABSTRACT

The aim of this book is to improve the management of patients with, or likely to develop, osteoporosis It is intended as a practical guide for all health professionals involved in shared patient care

chapter |11 pages

The patient

chapter |11 pages

The osteoblast

chapter |3 pages

Magnitude of the problem

chapter |10 pages

Wrist fracture

chapter |1 pages

Age (years) Men (n) Women (n)

chapter |6 pages

Key points

chapter |1 pages

Definition of osteoporosis

chapter |6 pages

Types of osteoporosis

chapter |6 pages

Clinical description Some causes

chapter |11 pages

Bone densitometry

chapter |1 pages

Quantitative computed tomography (QCT)

chapter |17 pages

Key points

chapter |1 pages

low dose Intermediate dose High dose

chapter |1 pages

Types of Advantages Disadvantages HRT

chapter |1 pages

Other drug therapy

chapter |6 pages

Key points

chapter |4 pages

Effect on bone Agent

chapter |2 pages

Fluoride

chapter |8 pages

Calcium

chapter |6 pages

Key points

chapter |6 pages

The future

chapter |3 pages

Description Role