Bone Strength and Fragility: What You Need to Know

Bone fragility can be a major health concern, with an increased risk of fractures leading to devastating outcomes such as decreased autonomy, impaired mobility, and even mortality, not to mention healthcare costs.
So understanding the factors that determine bone strength is crucial for prevention. Research by Hélder Fonseca and his team provides essential insights into what makes bones strong and resilient.

📚 The study delves into the intricate world of bone quality, far beyond traditional measures like bone mineral density (BMD).

✅ While BMD is a common measure for diagnosing osteoporosis, it only tells part of the story. Bone strength results from a combination of factors, including bone mineralization degree, crystal size, collagen properties, osteocyte density, microarchitecture, and bone geometry. Physical exercise has the potential to improve bone quality and to decrease fracture risk by influencing each one of these determinants

💪 Exercise and Bone Quality: even if there is little or no improvements in BMD from specific exercises, exercise interventions in patients with osteoporosis may be beneficial by improving other determinants of bone strength.

🌐 Understanding these complex determinants of bone strength is crucial for effective osteoporosis prevention and management.

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