Osteoporosis Rehabilitation A Practical Approach
Taking an expansive perspective on osteoporosis and its ramifications, but with a central focus on the transition from diagnosis to treatment, rehabilitation and current management options, this practical guide discusses the most recent knowledge and lite
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Osteoporosis Rehabilitation
Christina V. Oleson
Osteoporosis Rehabilitation A Practical Approach
Christina V. Oleson, MD Department of Rehabilitation Medicine Thomas Jefferson University Philadelphia, PA, USA
ISBN 978-3-319-45082-7 ISBN 978-3-319-45084-1 (eBook) DOI 10.1007/978-3-319-45084-1 Library of Congress Control Number: 2016958117 © Springer International Publishing Switzerland 2017 This work is subject to copyright. All rights are reserved by the Publisher, whether the whole or part of the material is concerned, specifically the rights of translation, reprinting, reuse of illustrations, recitation, broadcasting, reproduction on microfilms or in any other physical way, and transmission or information storage and retrieval, electronic adaptation, computer software, or by similar or dissimilar methodology now known or hereafter developed. The use of general descriptive names, registered names, trademarks, service marks, etc. in this publication does not imply, even in the absence of a specific statement, that such names are exempt from the relevant protective laws and regulations and therefore free for general use. The publisher, the authors and the editors are safe to assume that the advice and information in this book are believed to be true and accurate at the date of publication. Neither the publisher nor the authors or the editors give a warranty, express or implied, with respect to the material contained herein or for any errors or omissions that may have been made. The publisher remains neutral with regard to jurisdictional claims in published maps and institutional affiliations. Printed on acid-free paper This Springer imprint is published by Springer Nature The registered company is Springer International Publishing AG The registered company address is: Gewerbestrasse 11, 6330 Cham, Switzerland
To my mother, Alexandra, without whom neither I nor this book would be possible. Thank you for teaching me how to write and how to live.
Foreword
Osteoporosis is a major public health problem in America. Twenty-four million people, 80 % of whom are women, are afflicted with the disease: 10 million already suffer from osteoporosis, and 14 million experience low bone mass and other risk factors that can lead to this condition. It is also a worldwide health problem with 200 million people affected. Initial fracture is the major risk factor for the next fracture that may occur. Therefore, it behooves not only orthopedic surgeons but physiatrists and internists to be well aware of all aspects of the condition. Dr. Oleson has brilliantly outlined multiple aspects of the disease across 20 chapters of her single- authored book, which is well written, comprehensive, and easy to read, from the etiology, physiology, epidemiology, and pathophysiology to diagnosis, prevention, interventions, and treatments. Particularly interesting and unique to me are the descriptions of osteoporosis in men, the effects of neurologic disease on osteoporosis, and the tre
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