Description:Orthopaedic procedures in elderly patients are challenging and costly. As the population ages these costs will continue to escalate. Orthopaedic Issues in Osteoporosis weaves together theory and applications to provide the first reference available on the orthopaedic aspects of osteoporosis. The book's focus on the management of patients who have had a fracture sets its apart. The chapters combine the basic and clinical essentials of osteoporosis with the latest orthopaedic findings in applied research and surgical treatment. With contributions from distinguished international experts and over 300 tables, line drawings, equations, and macro or X-ray photographs, Orthopaedic Issues in Osteoporosis is a long overdue resource.