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 ...

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 ...

Bone health in the context of obesity and weight management represents a complex interplay between mechanical loading, endocrine regulation and metabolic adaptation. Excess adiposity exerts both ...

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 ...