Chapter 35. Chapter 35. Bone Biopsy and Histomorphometry in Clinical Practice

  1. ASBMR
  1. Robert R. Recker

Published Online: 23 DEC 2009

DOI: 10.1002/9780470623992.ch35

Book Title

Primer on the Metabolic Bone Diseases and Disorders of Mineral Metabolism

Primer on the Metabolic Bone Diseases and Disorders of Mineral Metabolism

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How to Cite

ASBMR (2009) Chapter 35. Bone Biopsy and Histomorphometry in Clinical Practice, in Primer on the Metabolic Bone Diseases and Disorders of Mineral Metabolism, John Wiley & Sons, Inc., Hoboken, NJ, USA. doi: 10.1002/9780470623992.ch35

Publication History

  1. Published Online: 23 DEC 2009
  2. Published Print: 18 NOV 2008

ISBN Information

Print ISBN: 9780977888214

Online ISBN: 9780470623992

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Keywords:

  • bone biopsy;
  • bone histomorphometry;
  • bone remodeling;
  • bone histology;
  • osteoporosis

Summary

This chapter contains sections titled:

  • Introduction

  • Organization and Function of Bone Cells

  • Basic Histomorphometric Variables

  • Interpretation of Findings

  • Findings in Metabolic Bone Disease

  • Obtaining the Specimen

  • Specimen Processing and Analysis

  • Indications for Bone Biopsy and Histomorphometry

  • Acknowledgments

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