Osteoporosis in Orthopedics

Part I Basic Research and Assessments.-
Chapter 1 Skeletal Adaptation to Mechanical Strain: A Key Role in Osteoporosis.-
Chapter 2 Osteoclast - Mediated Pain in Osteoporosis.-
Chapter 3 Collagen Crosslinks as a Determinant of Bone Quality.-
Chapter 4 Assessment of Femoral Geometric Strength in Osteoporosis Using Hip Structure Analysis.-
Chapter 5 Vertebral Strength Changes as Assessed by Finite Element Analysis.-

Part II Factors Affecting Osteoporosis.-
Chapter 6 The Geometry of Lower Extremity and Atypical Femoral Fractures.-
Chapter 7 Spondylosis and Osteoporotic Vertebral Fractures.-
Chapter 8 Sarcopenia and Osteoporosis.-

Part III Clinical Applications of Antiosteoporotic Agents.-
Chapter 9 Effects of Vitamin D on Bone and Skeletal Muscle.-
Chapter 10 Applications of Teriparatide for Fracture Repair and Osteosynthetic Surgery in Osteoporosis.-

Part IV Exercise and Osteoporosis.-
Chapter 11 Exercise and Fall Prevention.-
Chapter 12 Back Extensor Strengthening Exercise and Osteoporosis.