Bone Health and the Environment
Bone Functions Calcium HomeostasisCalcium Homeostasis –Calcium “bank” Skeletal IntegritySkeletal Integrity –Muscle –Nerve –endocrine
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Calcium Hydroxyapatite
The Scientific Basis of Orthopaedics, Albright, J; Brand, R.
Hydroxyapatite: a-axis projection of the crystal structure. The Scientific Basis of Orthopaedics, Albright, J; Brand,R.
A single crystal of hydroxyapatite Ca 5 (PO 4 ) 3 (OH) synthesized at 400°C and 2 kbar water pressure with a size of approximately 1 x 0.05 mm. The Scientific Basis of Orthopaedics, Albright, J; Brand, R.
STAGES OF BONE GROWTH AND LOSS Age in Years Active Growth Slow Loss Rapid Loss Less Rapid Loss
2nd Decade of Life 5th Decade of Life 8th Decade of Life The Scientific Basis of Orthopaedics, Albright, J; Brand, R.
Determinants of Peak Bone Mass Genetic Influence Diet Exercise and activity Hormone Status
Genetic Influence
Relation of Alleles of the Collagen Type Ia1 Gene to Bone Density and the Risk of Osteoporotic Fractures in Postmenopausal Women André G. Uitterlinden, et al. Volume 338: April 9, 1998Number 15
Calcium Requirement Age Group( years)Calcium mg/day Youth (0-11) Young Adult (11-25)1200 Adult (25-50)1000 Post -menopausal1500
Modulators of Intestinal calcium absorption Increase Vit D Low Ca++ diet High Na+ diet PTH Phosphate depletion GH Estrogen Pregnancy Lactation Furosemide Decrease Aging High Ca++ diet Low Na+ diet Glucocorticoids Phosphate loading Thyroid Hormone Metabolic Acidosis Thiazides
Bone Loss Following Discontinuation of HRT Post-HRT Bone Loss (n=50) Postmenopausal Bone Loss (n=81)post Mean % Change ± SD from Baseline Number of Years Following Estrogen Cessation Trémollieres FA, et al. Osteoporosis Int. 2001;12:385–390. 0–2 years3–5 years6–8 years
Placebo-Treated Postmenopausal Women Rapidly Lose Microarchitectural Elements Baseline1 Year Dufrense, et al. OI 2002 World Congress on Osteoporosis
Exercise and Activity
Calcaneal BMD vs WHO Norms Weight Lifters Swimmers WHO Norms Groups Areal BMD
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Bone Bank Mechanical Usage Effects on Bone Architecture The Scientific Basis of Orthopaedics, Albright, J; Brand, R.
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