Radiology of Osteoporosis (Medical Radiology / Diagnostic Imaging)

This second edition of __Radiology of Osteoporosis__ has been fully updated so as to represent the current state of the art. It provides a comprehensive overview of osteoporosis, the pathologic conditions that give rise to osteoporosis, and the complications that are frequently encountered. After initial chapters devoted to pathophysiology, the presentation of osteoporosis on conventional radiographs is illustrated and discussed. Thereafter, detailed consideration is given to each of the measurement methods employed to evaluate osteoporosis, including dual x-ray absorptiometry, vertebral morphometry, spinal and peripheral quantitative computed tomography, quantitative ultrasound, and magnetic resonance imaging. The role of densitometry in daily clinical practice is appraised. Finally, a collection of difficult cases involving pitfalls is presented, with guidance to their solution. The information contained in this volume will be invaluable to all with an interest in osteoporosis.

this Second Edition Of Radiology Of Osteoporosis Has Been Fully Updated So As To Represent The Current State Of The Art. It Provides A Comprehensive Overview Of Osteoporosis, The Pathologic Conditions That Give Rise To Osteoporosis, And The Complications That Are Frequently Encountered. After Initial Chapters Devoted To Pathophysiology, The Presentation Of Osteoporosis On Conventional Radiographs Is Illustrated And Discussed. Thereafter, Detailed Consideration Is Given To Each Of The Measurement Methods Employed To Evaluate Osteoporosis, Including Dual X-ray Absorptiometry, Vertebral Morphometry, Spinal And Peripheral Quantitative Computed Tomography, Quantitative Ultrasound, And Magnetic Resonance Imaging. The Role Of Densitometry In Daily Clinical Practice Is Appraised. Finally, A Collection Of Difficult Cases Involving Pitfalls Is Presented, With Guidance To Their Solution. The Information Contained In This Volume Will Be Invaluable To All With An Interest In Osteoporosis.

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reviewer:carol Zapalowski, Md, Phd(university Of Colorado Health Sciences Center)
description:this Is A Basic Review Of Imaging Techniques Currently Used In The Detection Of Osteoporosis And Its Complications. It Also Includes An Overview Of The Pathophysiology And Treatment Of Osteoporosis.
purpose:osteoporosis Is A Common Disease That Is Underdiagnosed And Undertreated. It Is Important For Radiologists And Clinicians Alike To Be Aware Of Its Prevalence And Complications. The Book Outlines These Problems.
audience:the Main Body Of The Book Is Devoted To The Various Radiological Techniques Used In The Detection And Assessment Of Patients With Osteoporosis. These Include Dual Energy X-ray Absorptiometry, Conventional Radiography, Quantitative Ultrasound, Quantitative Computed Tomography, And Magnetic Resonance Imaging. It Is A Good Review And Reference For Radiologists, Orthopedists, And Practitioners Specializing In Metabolic Bone Disease. It Could Also Be Used As A Reference For Primary Care Practitioners Looking Up A Specific Issue.
features:the Book Includes Chapters On Pathophysiology, Pharmacologic Treatment And Nonpharmacological Measures For Osteoporosis In Addition To Chapters Detailing The Various Radiological Procedures Used In Diagnosis Of Osteoporosis And Its Complications. The Case Presentations At The End Of The Book Are Helpful. Included Are Some Common Pitfalls And Their Resolutions. The Case Presentations Would Have Been More Valuable If A Differential Diagnosis Was Included With Each, As Well As Treatment Options, Where Applicable.
assessment:this Is A Good Overview And A Nice Reference To Have To Be Able To Quickly Read About Radiological Procedures Related To Osteoporosis.

"This second edition of Radiology of Osteoporosis has been fully updated so as to represent the current state of the art. It provides a comprehensive overview of osteoporosis, the pathologic conditions that give rise to osteoporosis, and the complications that are frequently encountered. After initial chapters devoted to pathophysiology, the presentation of osteoporosis on conventional radiographs is illustrated and discussed. Thereafter, detailed consideration is given to each of the measurement methods employed to evaluate osteoporosis, including dual x-ray absorptiometry, vertebral morphometry, spinal and peripheral quantitative computed tomography, quantitative ultrasound, and magnetic resonance imaging. The role of densitometry in daily clinical practice is appraised. Finally, a collection of difficult cases involving pitfalls is presented, with guidance to their solution. The information contained in this volume will be invaluable to all with an interest in osteoporosis."--BOOK JACKET Front Matter....Pages I-X Introduction to Bone Development, Remodelling and Repair....Pages 1-23 Pathophysiology and Aging of Bone....Pages 25-42 Pathophysiology of Rheumatoid Arthritis and Other Disorders....Pages 43-52 Therapeutic Approaches and Mechanisms of Drug Action....Pages 53-68 Orthopedic Surgery....Pages 69-76 Radiology of Osteoporosis....Pages 77-103 Dual-Energy X-Ray Absorptiometry....Pages 105-124 Vertebral Morphometry....Pages 125-136 Spinal Quantitative Computed Tomography....Pages 137-142 pQCT: Peripheral Quantitative Computed Tomography....Pages 143-162 Quantitative Ultrasound....Pages 163-173 Magnetic Resonance Imaging....Pages 175-185 Structure Analysis Using High-Resolution Imaging Techniques....Pages 187-196 Densitometry in Clinical Practice....Pages 197-203 Practical Cases....Pages 205-235 Back Matter....Pages 237-247