Bone Densitometry and Osteoporosis [Hardcover]

Harry K. Genant (Editor), Giuseppe Guglielmi (Editor), Michael Jergas (Editor)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 3540631496 | ISBN-13: 978-3540631491 | Publication Date: November 25, 1997 | Edition: 1

The purpose of this book is to provide a perspective on the current status of bone densitometry and its relevance to osteoporosis diagnosis and management. Therefore, this book will give the reader an introduction to the nature of osteoporosis, its pathophysiology and epidemiology, and the clinical consequences of performing bone densitometry. Aside from standard bone densitometry, newer technologies such as quantitative ultrasound techniques, magnetic resonance imaging and bone structure analysis are discussed in the context of diagnosing osteoporosis.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 602 pages
• Publisher: Springer; 1 edition (November 25, 1997)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 3540631496
• ISBN-13: 978-3540631491
• Product Dimensions: 9.8 x 6.8 x 1.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.2 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #5,920,877 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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4.0 out of 5 stars A comprehensive guide to osteoporosis and its diagnosis, January 30, 2001

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This review is from: Bone Densitometry and Osteoporosis (Hardcover)

The book focuses on both approaches to the diagnosis of osteoporosis. Along with the traditional methods of measuring bone density and bone mass, evolving techniques for assessment of bone quality and microarchitecture are comprehensively described. The latter include CT- and MRI-based high resolution techniques, somewhat less attention is given to quantitative ultrasound. Also discussed are such important aspects as clinical applications of bone densitometry and its use in children. The first half of the book however provides a useful insight into the pathogenesis of osteoporosis, risk factors of fracture and other related issues. Most valuable for practitioners interested in the assessment of osteoporosis and correct interpretation of the results of the different methods used in the field.