
Skeletal aging and osteoporosis: biomechanics and mechanobiology
Silva, Matthew J.
Guo, X. Edward
The focus of this book is on mechanical aspects of skeletal fragility relatedto 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. INDICE: 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.
- ISBN: 978-3-642-18052-1
- Editorial: Springer
- Encuadernacion: Cartoné
- Fecha Publicación: 31/07/2012
- Nº Volúmenes: 1
- Idioma: Inglés