Male Osteoporosis: Gender Differences in Pathophysiology, Clinical Aspects, Diagnosis and Treatment

Ferlin, Alberto; Migliaccio, Silvia

This book represents a comprehensive, clinically oriented text covering all aspects of male osteoporosis, from the basic concepts of bone physiology and regulation of bone remodeling in men, the causes and pathophysiological mechanisms responsible for the most frequent causes of osteoporosis, to diagnostic and screening protocols, as well as prevention and treatment approaches. It offers a broad overview of male osteoporosis by specialists involved in research and clinical practice and discusses the practical issues encountered.

Filling a gap in the literature, this volume is a valuable resource for general practitioners, clinical endocrinologists, geriatricians and experts in osteoporosis. 

Details

Published by: Springer

Publication Date: 2020-09-08

Format: Hardcover

ISBN-13: 9783319963754

DOI: 10.1007/978-3-319-96376-1

Dimensions: 235.0cm x155.0cm

Pages: 224.0