Oxford Textbook of Clinical and Biochemical Disorders of the Skeleton

This comprehensive text serves as a vital reference for understanding metabolic bone disorders, offering insights into both common and rare conditions.

The Oxford Textbook of Clinical and Biochemical Disorders of the Skeleton offers an extensive examination of both common polygenic and rare monogenic disorders affecting the skeletal system. It highlights significant advancements in bone cell biology and human skeletal diseases, providing a well-structured and illustrated guide that is particularly beneficial for postgraduates and clinicians. This concise yet comprehensive account of metabolic bone disease serves as an essential reference in the field.

In this second edition, the book presents an updated overview of a variety of metabolic disorders of the skeleton, detailing their etiologies, clinical presentations, and treatment options. Topics explored include bone biology, osteoporosis, osteomalacia, rickets, and the impact of malignancies on bone health. Additionally, newer metabolic bone disorders are discussed, alongside chapters dedicated to conditions such as osteogenesis imperfecta, skeletal dysplasias, and syndromes like Marfan and Ehlers-Danlos. This thorough approach aims to clarify the complexities of molecular biology as it relates to the skeleton.

Enriched with over 100 new illustrations and revised content, the Oxford Textbook of Clinical and Biochemical Disorders of the Skeleton is a vital resource for healthcare professionals involved in the management of metabolic bone diseases. It provides a unique online access feature, allowing readers to engage with the full text and supplementary materials. This makes it an indispensable tool for a range of specialists, including general physicians, rheumatologists, and orthopaedic surgeons, ensuring they stay informed in this rapidly evolving field.