Skeletal Aging and Osteoporosis
| Author | : Matthew J. Silva |
| Publisher | : Springer Science & Business Media |
| Total Pages | : 261 |
| Release | : 2012-08-30 |
| ISBN-10 | : 9783642180538 |
| ISBN-13 | : 3642180531 |
| Rating | : 4/5 (531 Downloads) |
Download or read book Skeletal Aging and Osteoporosis written by Matthew J. Silva and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2012-08-30 with total page 261 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The focus of this book is on mechanical aspects of skeletal fragility related to aging and osteoporosis. Topics include: Age-related changes in trabecular structure and strength; age-related changes in cortical material properties; age-related changes in whole-bone structure; predicting bone strength and fracture risk using image-based methods and finite element analysis; animal models of osteoporosis and aging; age-related changes in skeletal mechano responsiveness; exercise and physical interventions for osteoporosis.
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