Skeletal Aging and Osteoporosis: Biomechanics and Mechanobiology

ISBN-13: 9783642180521 / Angielski / Twarda / 2012 / 260 str.

Matthew J. Silva

Opis

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.

Spis treści

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 mechanoresponsiveness.- Exercise and physical interventions for osteoporosis.