Ultrasound is quickly becoming the technique of choice in the measurement of bone density. Proving cheaper and more portable than previous techniques, and also having the advantage of not using ionizing radiation, it is likely that the use of various ultrasound systems will become increasingly widespread in clinical practice. This book is a comprehensive review of the systems currently available, preceded by a summary of the basic science of ultrasound and concluding with a section on clinical studies, trials and experience in a number of countries. Likely future developments are also discussed, bringing the book completely up to date.
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Höhe: 248 mm
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978-1-85317-679-1 (9781853176791)
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Schweitzer Klassifikation
1. Bone, Bone Diseases and Bone Quality 2. Biomechanics of the Bone 3. Basic Physics of Ultrasound 4. Physics of QUS Applied to Bones 5. Statistical Tools in QUS Applications 6. Error Sources in QUS Measurement 7. Calcaneal QUS Devices: Water-Coupled 8. Calcaneal QUS Systems: Gel-Coupled 9. Non-Heel QUS Devices 10. Quality Assurance and QC in QUS 11. Ultrasonic Studies of Cortical Bone In Vitro 12. Ultrasonic Studies of Cancellous Bone in Vitro 13. Normal Reference Data 14. The Role of QUS Versus Other Techniques in Osteoporosis Assessment 15. Clinical Applications 16. QUS for Monitoring 17. Assessment of Bone Status in Children Using QUS Techniques 18. Ultrasound in Clinical Practice 19. Clinical Experience in Asia, Europe, North America, South America, The Middle East 20. Research Perspectives
