Osteoporosis in Older Persons - 2e brings the most up-to-date information about the pathophysiology and new therapeutic alternatives. Written by leading clinicians and practitioners in the field this book will be of use to those involved with aging bone research, geriatricians, gerontologists, and bone biologists, as well as offering medical trainees an understanding of the mechanisms of osteoporosis in the older person, with a practical approach to diagnosis and treatment in mind.