Skeletal Aging and Osteoporosis: Biomechanics and Mechanobiology

By Matthew J. Silva and Matthew J. Silva (Ed.)

Book Overview

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 mechanoresponsiveness.- Exercise and physical interventions for osteoporosis.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 3642180523
• ISBN13: 9783642180521
• Release Date: August 2012
• Publisher: Springer
• Length: 260 Pages
• Weight: 1.10 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.3" x 9.2"