Radiology of Osteoporosis

This book provides a comprehensive overview of osteoporosis, the pathologic conditions that give rise to osteoporosis, and the complications that are frequently encountered. After initial chapters devoted to pathophysiology, the presentation of osteoporosis on conventional radiographs is illustrated and discussed. Thereafter, detailed consideration is given to each of the measurement methods employed to evaluate osteoporosis, including dual x-ray absorptiometry, vertebral morphometry, spinal and peripheral quantitative computed tomography, quantitative ultrasound, and magnetic resonance imaging. The role of densitometry in daily clinical practice is appraised. Finally, a collection of difficult cases involving pitfalls is presented, with guidance to their solution. The information contained in this volume will be invaluable to all with an interest in osteoporosis. TOC:Dual X-Ray Absorptiometry; Quantitative Ultrasound; Therapeutic Efforts and Mechanisms; PQCT; Clinical Application; Vertebral Morphometry; Orthopedic Surgery; Conventional Radiographs; Routine Cases and Pitfalls; Spinal Computed Tomography; Magnetic Resonance Tomography; High Resolution and 3D Imaging; Pathophysiology and Aging of Bone; Pathophysiology in Rheumatoid Arthritis and Other Disorders; Subject Index; List of Contributors.