Osteoporosis in Older Persons: Pathophysiology and Therapeutic Approach [Hardcover]

Gustavo Duque (Editor), Douglas P. Kiel (Editor)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 1846285151 | ISBN-13: 978-1846285158 | Publication Date: February 26, 2008 | Edition: 1st Edition.

The book summarizes recent advances in the elucidation of the mechanisms involved in senile osteoporosis as well as its potential treatment, bringing an integrated approach from the bench to the clinical practice. A unique aspect of this book is its emphasis on the application of translational research in the field of osteoporosis and falls. The book provides a complete review on the prevention as well as current and future treatments of osteoporosis.

Editorial Reviews

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Aus den Rezensionen:

"... Ziel der Autoren ist es, die Leser mit neuesten Informationen über die Osteoporose des betagten Menschen zu versorgen. ... Das Buch zeichnet aus, dass klar und übersichtlich die Verbindung zwischen Altern und den dazugehörigen Veränderungen in der Knochenbiologie aufgezeichnet werden ... Zudem werden in ... Abbildungen die ... therapeutischen Ziele zur Prävention und zur Behandlung der senilen Osteoporose aufgezeigt ... lnsgesamt ein Buch, das sich an Geriater, Orthopäden und ... anderen medizinischen Berufsgruppen wendet, die sich mit der medikamentösen Osteoporose und Sturzprophylaxe des geriatrischen Patienten beschäftigen ..." (Prof. Dr. Bernd Fromm, in: Orthopädie Mitteilungen, 2009, Issue 1, S. 117 f.)

From the Back Cover

Osteoporosis in Older Persons - Pathophysiology and Therapeutic Approach has the most up-to-date information about the pathophysiology and new therapeutic alternatives.

Until recently most effort concerning osteoporosis research was directed mainly at the mechanisms of a type of osteoporosis known as post-menopausal osteoporosis. It was only just recently that a new syndrome, osteoporosis in older persons, was recognized as a new entity with its own pathophysiology and potential treatments.
 
Highlights of this book include:-
 
- Many illustrations showing the basic biological pathways involved in bone aging, as well as the potential links between aging and the changes in bone biology
- Figures showing the potential therapeutic targets in bone to prevent and treat osteoporosis, complemented by a complete review on the current treatments
- Descriptions of the epidemiology of osteoporotic fractures and their impact on health care costs
- Coverage of fractures and their relationship with falls, including new invasive and non-invasive therapeutic approach for osteoporotic fractures
- A complete review of future treatments is included explaining their biological basis as well as their potential indications
 
Written by leading clinicians and practitioners in the field this book will be of use to those involved with aging bone research, geriatricians, gerontologists, and bone biologists, as well as offering medical trainees an understanding of the mechanisms of osteoporosis in the older person, with a practical approach to diagnosis and treatment in mind.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 192 pages
• Publisher: Springer; 1st Edition. edition (February 26, 2008)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1846285151
• ISBN-13: 978-1846285158
• Product Dimensions: 10.2 x 7 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.4 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,894,174 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)