Skeletal Aging and Osteoporosis

Biomechanics and Mechanobiology

• Author(s): Matthew J. Silva,
• Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
• Pages: 260
• ISBN_10: 3642180531
  ISBN_13: 9783642180538
  
• Language: en
• Categories: Technology & Engineering / Biomedical , Technology & Engineering / Materials Science / General , Medical / Physiology , Medical / Orthopedics , Science / Mechanics / Solids , Medical / General ,

Description:...

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.