Management of Fractures in Severely Osteoporotic Bone: Orthopedic and Pharmacologic Strategies

Fractures are clearly the most common orthopedic problem associated wi th osteoporosis. The aims of treatment are rapid restoration of mobili ty and function and the return of patients to a level of physical acti vity that supports their general health. With this in mind, Management of Fractures in Severely Osteoporotic Bone brings together current kn owledge concerning all aspects of the treatment of osteoporosis and os teoporotic fracture in one volume.