Skeletal Aging and Osteoporosis

Skeletal Aging and Osteoporosis

Matthew J. Silva

Format: Print Book

ISBN: 9783642180521

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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.

Publication Year: 2013
Imprint: Springer Berlin Heidelberg
Format: H
Weight (Gram): 5266






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