Bone Disorders : Biology, Diagnosis, Prevention, Therapy

This comprehensive guide covers the investigation, diagnosis, prevention, and therapy of all the bone disorders encountered in medical practice. Written in an easy-to-read style, it updates physicians on the current knowledge of bone structure, physiology, and pathology, with emphasis on the diagnos...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Authors Bartl, Reiner (Author), Bartl, Christoph (Author)
Corporate Author SpringerLink (Online service)
Format Electronic eBook
LanguageEnglish
Published Cham : Springer International Publishing : Imprint: Springer, 2017.
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Online AccessFull text
ISBN9783319291826
DOI10.1007/978-3-319-29182-6
Physical DescriptionXXI, 602 p. 450 illus. in color. online resource.

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Table of Contents:
  • Biology of Bone
  • Disorders of Bone - an Overview
  • Prevention Strategies
  • Diagnostic Tools
  • Drugs and Treatment Strategies
  • Osteoporosis
  • Fractures and Therapeutic Approaches
  • Disorders of Mineral Homeostasis
  • Sclerosing and Dysplastic Bone Disorders
  • Inflammatory and Ischaemic Bone Disorders
  • Cancer and Bone Disorders
  • Renal Stones and Bone
  • Other Tissues/Organs and Bone
  • Drug-Related Bone Disorders.