Download or read book Surgical and Medical Treatment of Osteoporosis written by Peter V. Giannoudis and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2020-04-28 with total page 745 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Osteoporosis is the most common bone disease and is associated with pathological fractures that can lead to significant morbidity. It represents an economic burden to the health care system, directly linked to an ageing population. Guidelines on osteoporosis prevention have been published but these do not provide the required specialised knowledge