BookYoichi Shimada, Naohisa Miyakoshi, editors.
Contents:
Part I Basic Research and Assessments
Chapter 1 Skeletal Adaptation to Mechanical Strain: A Key Role in Osteoporosis
Chapter 2 Osteoclast
Mediated Pain in Osteoporosis
Chapter 3 Collagen Crosslinks as a Determinant of Bone Quality
Chapter 4 Assessment of Femoral Geometric Strength in Osteoporosis Using Hip Structure Analysis
Chapter 5 Vertebral Strength Changes as Assessed by Finite Element Analysis
Part II Factors Affecting Osteoporosis
Chapter 6 The Geometry of Lower Extremity and Atypical Femoral Fractures
Chapter 7 Spondylosis and Osteoporotic Vertebral Fractures
Chapter 8 Sarcopenia and Osteoporosis
Part III Clinical Applications of Antiosteoporotic Agents
Chapter 9 Effects of Vitamin D on Bone and Skeletal Muscle
Chapter 10 Applications of Teriparatide for Fracture Repair and Osteosynthetic Surgery in Osteoporosis
Part IV Exercise and Osteoporosis
Chapter 11 Exercise and Fall Prevention
Chapter 12 Back Extensor Strengthening Exercise and Osteoporosis.