Orthopaedic Issues in Osteoporosis
Publisher: Informa Healthcare
Published: September 30, 2002
Language: eng
Format: Hardcover
Number of pages: 616
ISBN-13: 9780849310331
Subjects: Orthopaedics & fractures; Specific disorders & therapies; Rheumatology; Musculoskeletal Diseases; Medical; Medical / Nursing; Allied Health Services - Medical Technology; Orthopedics; Medical / Orthopedics; Physiology
First sentence: Bone is a dynamic tissue that serves two highly specialized functions: it has a fundamental biomechanical role in locomotion, and it is essential for the maintenance of mineral homeostasis.