Manual of Bone Densitometry Measurements

An Aid to the Interpretation of Bone Densitometry Measurements in a Clinical Setting

Nonfiction, Health & Well Being, Medical, Specialties, Rheumatology, Medical Science, Biochemistry
Cover of the book Manual of Bone Densitometry Measurements by , Springer London
View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart
Author: ISBN: 9781447107590
Publisher: Springer London Publication: December 6, 2012
Imprint: Springer Language: English
Author:
ISBN: 9781447107590
Publisher: Springer London
Publication: December 6, 2012
Imprint: Springer
Language: English

The importance of osteoporosis in the United Kingdom as a cause of death and disability is now well recognised. There are in excess of 200,000 osteoporotic-related fractures in the UK per annum asso­ ciated with an estimated cost of £942,000,000. Following hip fracture it is known that about 50% of patients are unable to live indepen­ dently and about 20% of such patients die within the first 6 months. These figures, compelling as they are, reflect poorly on current medical practices which manifestly have failed to identify patients with low bone density at risk of fracture. The hope is that the techni­ cal advances which have enabled bone mineral density, and other allied indices, to be measured with high precision and accuracy offers the chance of identifying patients at risk of fracture and guiding the clinician to make treatment decisions which may reduce the patients' risk of fracture. In the UK, services for identifying patients at risk of fracture are still in their infancy and are not uniformly available throughout the country. This situation is, however, likely to improve particularly fol­ lowing the publication of the Royal College of Physicians report "Osteoporosis -clinical guidelines for prevention and treatment" and the recognition in "Our Healthier Nation" that osteoporosis pre­ vention should be included as a target to achieve a reduction of 20% in accidents by 2010.

View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart

The importance of osteoporosis in the United Kingdom as a cause of death and disability is now well recognised. There are in excess of 200,000 osteoporotic-related fractures in the UK per annum asso­ ciated with an estimated cost of £942,000,000. Following hip fracture it is known that about 50% of patients are unable to live indepen­ dently and about 20% of such patients die within the first 6 months. These figures, compelling as they are, reflect poorly on current medical practices which manifestly have failed to identify patients with low bone density at risk of fracture. The hope is that the techni­ cal advances which have enabled bone mineral density, and other allied indices, to be measured with high precision and accuracy offers the chance of identifying patients at risk of fracture and guiding the clinician to make treatment decisions which may reduce the patients' risk of fracture. In the UK, services for identifying patients at risk of fracture are still in their infancy and are not uniformly available throughout the country. This situation is, however, likely to improve particularly fol­ lowing the publication of the Royal College of Physicians report "Osteoporosis -clinical guidelines for prevention and treatment" and the recognition in "Our Healthier Nation" that osteoporosis pre­ vention should be included as a target to achieve a reduction of 20% in accidents by 2010.

More books from Springer London

Cover of the book Bronchoalveolar Mast Cells and Asthma by
Cover of the book Pulmonary Function Tests in Clinical Practice by
Cover of the book Modeling and Simulating Bodies and Garments by
Cover of the book Neurological Emergencies in Clinical Practice by
Cover of the book Formal Languages and Compilation by
Cover of the book Decision-Based Design by
Cover of the book Mathematical Geoscience by
Cover of the book Sustainable Indoor Lighting by
Cover of the book Platelet-Vessel Wall Interactions by
Cover of the book Autonomous and Autonomic Systems: With Applications to NASA Intelligent Spacecraft Operations and Exploration Systems by
Cover of the book Design of Advanced Photocatalytic Materials for Energy and Environmental Applications by
Cover of the book The Physiology of the Lower Urinary Tract by
Cover of the book Management of Heart Failure by
Cover of the book Renewable Energies and CO2 by
Cover of the book Coronary Artery Disease by
We use our own "cookies" and third party cookies to improve services and to see statistical information. By using this website, you agree to our Privacy Policy