Handbook of Osteoporosis [electronic resource] /
Reid, David.author.
Handbook of Osteoporosis provides a concise but highly illustrated and essential resource for clinicians in the management of postmenopausal osteoporosis. Opening with overviews of epidemiology, clinical features and pathophysiology, the book then discusses approaches to screening and prevention. Chapters on the assessment of both osteoporosis and risk factors for osteoporotic fracture are followed by discussion of pharmacological and non-pharmacological approaches to the management of osteoporosis. The book concludes with a discussion of the long-term management issues of pain management and optimising compliance. The concise handbook format and ample illustration make Handbook  of Osteoporosis an invaluable reference for primary care physicians, rheumatologists, orthopaedic surgeons, geriatricians, endocrinologists, and nurse specialists who wish to keep up to date in the prevention and management of osteoporosis.
Description based upon print version of record.
Title Page; Copyright Page; Table of Contents; Author biography; Chapter 1 Introduction; Epidemiology of osteoporosis; Prevalence of osteoporosis in postmenopausal women; Risk factors for postmenopausal osteopaenia and osteoporosis; Clinical features of osteoporosis; Hip fracture; Vertebral fracture; Forearm fracture; Quality-of-life issues in women with postmenopausal osteoporosis; References; Chapter 2 Pathophysiology; Normal bone remodelling cycle; Bone structure and composition; Bone remodelling; Bone cells; Inhibitors and stimulators of bone remodelling
Age-related changes in bone mineral densityRole of oestrogen in bone remodelling; References; Chapter 3 Prevention; Population strategies; Lifestyle and behavioural changes; Screening; Targeted approaches; Case-finding strategies; Risk assessment; Risk assessment tools; References; Chapter 4 Investigation and diagnosis; Definition and diagnostic criteria; Assessment of osteoporosis; History and physical examination; Clinical investigations; The gold standard for diagnosis; References; Chapter 5 Fracture risk assessment; BMD and fracture risk; Limitations of BMD
Biochemical markers of bone turnoverBiochemical markers and fracture risk; Combining BMD and biochemical markers; Biochemical markers and treatment response; WHO Fracture Risk Assessment Tool (FRAX); References; Chapter 6 Non-pharmacological and adjunctive management; Non-pharmacological approaches to postmenopausal osteoporosis; Goals of intervention; Diet and nutrition; Protein; Calcium; Vitamin D; Exercise; Smoking cessation; Alcohol consumption; Prevention of and protection against falls; References; Chapter 7 Pharmacological treatment; Bisphosphonates; Alendronate; Etidronate
IbandronateRisedronate; Zoledronic acid; Meta-analyses of bisphosphonates; Tolerability and safety of bisphosphonates; Oestrogen; Selective Oestrogen Receptor Modulators (SERMs); Calcitonin; Calcium plus vitamin D; Parathyroid hormone derivatives; Strontium ranelate; Denosumab; Guidelines for treatment of postmenopausal osteoporosis; Current thinking about combination therapy; References; Chapter 8 Long-term management; Pain management; Acute pain relief; Vertebral fracture; Exercise; Compliance; Impact of poor compliance; Reasons for poor compliance
Methods for improving tolerability and complianceReferences
Includes bibliographical references.
Handbook of Osteoporosis provides a concise but highly illustrated and essential resource for clinicians in the management of postmenopausal osteoporosis. Opening with overviews of epidemiology, clinical features and pathophysiology, the book then discusses approaches to screening and prevention. Chapters on the assessment of both osteoporosis and risk factors for osteoporotic fracture are followed by discussion of pharmacological and non-pharmacological approaches to the management of osteoporosis. The book concludes with a discussion of the long-term management issues of pain management and optimising compliance. The concise handbook format and ample illustration make Handbook  of Osteoporosis an invaluable reference for primary care physicians, rheumatologists, orthopaedic surgeons, geriatricians, endocrinologists, and nurse specialists who wish to keep up to date in the prevention and management of osteoporosis.
Rheumatology.
Rheumatology.