Skeletal Aging and Osteoporosis

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The focus of this book is on mechanical aspects of skeletal fragility related to aging and osteoporosis. Topics include: Age-related changes in trabecular structure and strength, age-related changes in cortical material properties, age-related changes in whole-bone structure, predicting bone strength and fracture risk using image-based methods and finite element analysis, animal models of osteoporosis and aging, age-related changes in skeletal mechano responsiveness, exercise and physical interventions for osteoporosis.