The need for tissue engineering

Osteoporosis

  • Bone remodelling occurs throughout life
  • Remodelling and resorption is in balance
  • Peak bone mass: age 30
  • After: bone resorption outpaces remodelling
  • If bone is subjected to weight bearing stress it will remodel into stronger bone
  • If bone is not weight bearing it will decalcify and become weaker

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