A Review on Current Osteoporosis Research: With Special Focus on Disuse Bone Loss
Osteoporosis is a multifactorial skeletal disorder characterized by decreased bone mass and deteriorated microarchitecture that lead to increased risk of fracture. The disuse osteoporosis refers to bone mass decrements under conditions of decreased mechanical loading, including decreased ground for...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Hindawi Limited
2011-01-01
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| Series: | Journal of Osteoporosis |
| Online Access: | http://dx.doi.org/10.4061/2011/293808 |