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Title: Skeletal Aging and Osteoporosis
Author : Matthew J. Silva
Release Date : January 30, 2012
Genre: Engineering,Books,Professional & Technical,Science & Nature,Medical,
Pages : * pages
Size : 3687 KB

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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.