"Osteoporosis affects more than 28 million people in the United States alone, with an estimated annual cost of $14 billion. As the general population continues to age, this figure will dramatically increase-especially as internal fixation techniques are applied to fractures or osteotomies of osteoporotic bone. Here is the first text to provide a com- prehensive overview of this burgeoning field.

The book starts with basic science and current techniques, and then goes on to cover new clinical applications and concepts. Topics include: biomechanics of osteoporotic bone; imaging and densitometry; cement augmentation of fixation devices; interlocking screws; bioabsorbable implants; self-guided pedicle screws; and much more.

Key features:

• Full explanations of the latest surgical treatment methods, including the use of screws, plates, intramedullary nails, and other fixation devices

• Detailed analysis of new concepts as they evolved from in-vitro tests to clinical appli-

cations

Nearly 500 photographs, diagrams, and original drawings facilitate understanding of the material

This important guide is essential for orthopaedic surgeons, researchers, and clinicians who need an authoritative, one-volume source on internal fixation in osteoporotic bone. Residents and students will also treasure it as a valuable learning tool."