The need for tissue engineering

Osteoporosis

Decalcification leads to osteoporosis

  • With age bones decalcify and become more susceptible to fracture
  • Probably due to reduced levels of sex hormones
  • Osteoporosis much more common in women
  • 1.5 million fractures due to osteoporosis in USA per year
  • By the age of 80 about 30% of American women have hip fractures

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