Bone Metastases: A Translational and Clinical Approach serves as both an introductory and reference book focusing on the field of metastatic bone disease. Featuring contributions from experts in the field, this volume:
Overall this volume presents a thorough overview of all aspects of metastatic bone disease and provides a comprehensive and concise information resource for medical researchers, oncologists, orthopaedic surgeons and clinicians.
"Bone Metastases: A Translational and Clinical Approach" serves as both an introductory and reference book focusing on the field of metastatic bone disease. Featuring contributions from experts in the field, this volume:
Overall this volume presents a thorough overview of all aspects of metastatic bone disease and provides a comprehensive and concise information resource for medical researchers, oncologists, orthopaedic surgeons and clinicians.
Résumé
Bone Metastases: A Translational and Clinical Approach serves as both an introductory and reference book focusing on the field of metastatic bone disease. Featuring contributions from experts in the field, this volume:
Overall this volume presents a thorough overview of all aspects of metastatic bone disease and provides a comprehensive and concise information resource for medical researchers, oncologists, orthopaedic surgeons and clinicians.
Contenu
Fundamental Concepts of Bone Metastases.- Bone Anatomy, Physiology and Function.- Pathophysiology of Bone Metastases.- Angiogenesis and Bone Metastasis: Implications for Diagnosis, Prevention and Treatment.- Natural History, Prognosis, Clinical Features and Complications of Metastatic Bone Disease.- Bone Biomarkers in Research and Clinical Practice.- Imaging Modalities.- Radiologic Evaluation Of Skeletal Metastases: Role Of Plain Radiographs And Computed Tomography.- The Contribution Of Nuclear Medicine In The Diagnosis Of Bone Metastases.- Magnetic Resonance Imaging Of Metastatic Bone Disease.- Therapeutic Strategies.- Radiotherapy And Bone Metastases.- Biphosphonates In The Management Of Metastatic Bone Disease.- Combined Radiotherapy and Bisphosphonates: State of Art.- Biphosphonates in the Treatment of Bone Metastases - Osteonecrosis of the Jaw.- Surgical Management of Bone Metastases.- The Role of Chemotherapy in the Treatment of Bone Metastases.- Hormonotherapy of Bone Metastases.- Radionuclide Therapy.- Assessment of Therapeutic Response.- Assessment of Therapeutic Response.- Outcome Measures in Bone Metastases Clinical Trials.