The thoroughly updated Fourth Edition of this practical textbook is an
indispensable reference for clinicians who see patients with disorders of
mineral metabolism, metabolic bone diseases, or disorders of stone formation. In
a quick-reference format, it provides complete information on the symptoms,
pathophysiology, diagnosis, and treatment of all common and rare bone and
mineral disorders. Two new sections in this edition cover skeletal physiology
throughout the life cycle and dental problems. Other new chapters cover
pharmacology of osteoporosis treatment and osteoporosis and organ
transplantation.