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Manual of Bone Densitometry Measurements
John N. . Ed(S): Fordham
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Paperback. Editor(s): Fordham, John N. Num Pages: 226 pages, biography. BIC Classification: MJG; MJM; MJT; MMP; MNS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 15. Weight in Grams: 370.
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 ... Read more
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 ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2011
Publisher
Springer London Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
226
Condition
New
Number of Pages
226
Place of Publication
England, United Kingdom
ISBN
9781447111962
SKU
V9781447111962
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99-15
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