MULTIDISCIPLINARY APPROACH TO OSTEOPOROSIS

Explains all aspects of the multidisciplinary management required for clinical care of patients with osteoporosis Provides a translational approach, “from the bench to the bedside” Written by experts in nutrition, endocrinology, andrology, orthopedics, and exercise and sports medicine This book describes in detail the multidisciplinary management of osteoporosis, providing readers with a thorough understanding of the rationale for a multidisciplinary approach and with the tools required to implement it effectively. The emphasis is on a translational approach, starting from basic concepts and fundamental mechanisms of pathology and clinical morbidity. Experts in the field discuss the full range of relevant topics, including the significance of the physical activity, nutritional strategies, and pharmacological treatment. Put another way, the book covers all aspects from the bench to the bedside.