Q: What is bone grafting? A: Bone grafting refers to a procedure to replace bone where it is missing or is inadequate using a variety of materials. Bone grafting can be used to reconstruct defects of ...

Bone metabolism is governed by a finely tuned balance between formation by osteoblasts and resorption by osteoclasts, modulated by mechanical loading, systemic hormones and nutritional status.

Biomarkers of bone metabolism encompass molecular indicators of bone formation, resorption and regulatory processes that govern skeletal remodelling. Formation markers such as procollagen type 1 ...

The economic burden of osteoporotic fractures may be much higher than estimated: just the tip of the iceberg. In this letter, we suggest that the cost of these fractures might be underestimated by ...