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Bone mechanical properties and changes with osteoporosis

  • Georg Osterhoff
  • , Elise F. Morgan
  • , Sandra J. Shefelbine
  • , Lamya Karim
  • , Laoise M. McNamara
  • , Peter Augat
  • University of British Columbia
  • Boston University College of Engineering
  • Northeastern University
  • Harvard Medical School
  • Trauma Center Murnau
  • Paracelsus Medical University

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Abstract

This review will define the role of collagen and within-bone heterogeneity and elaborate the importance of trabecular and cortical architecture with regard to their effect on the mechanical strength of bone. For each of these factors, the changes seen with osteoporosis and ageing will be described and how they can compromise strength and eventually lead to bone fragility.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)S11-S20
JournalInjury
Volume47
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 1 Jun 2016

Keywords

  • Biomechanics
  • Bone fragility
  • Bone loss
  • Bone resorption
  • Collagen

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