Male Osteoporosis

Focuses on gender differences in osteoporosis, highlighting the fact that osteoporosis is not only a female matter A comprehensive, clinically oriented book covering all aspects of male osteoporosis Describes male osteoporosis from the perspective of specialists involved in research and clinical practice, and discusses the practical issues
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.