Bart D. Ehrman

A fracture is considered compound when the skin is broken and the bone protrudes from the open fracture/wound. There is sometimes considerable soft tissue damage and a higher risk of infection from the open fracture. Immobilizing the injured leg will help to prevent causing more damage to the soft tissue around the break. Immobilization may also keep from causing injury to the femoral artery which could be fatal. Keeping the femur as still as possible after the break may also help doctors…

that include parathyroid hormone, calcitonin, and vitamin D. When low levels of calcium presents in the blood, parathyroid hormone is released from parathyroid glands leading to stimulation of osteoclasts. Osteoclasts will break down the bony matrix and send calcium into the blood. On the other hand, high levels of calcium will lead to the release of calcitonin. In this way, calcium will be deposited onto the bone as hard salts. Vitamin D is also important in maintenance of proper levels of…

osteoporosis. Two key nutrients for people with osteoporosis are calcium which is a foundational substance in building bones, and Vitamin D which allows for the absorption of calcium. When looking at Vitamin D ingestion, it has been said that from the day you are born, until the age of 70, it is recommended that you intake 600 to 800 international units (IU) of Vitamin D per day and by age 70 and on, you should consume 800 to 1,200 IU. In relation to calcium intake, an individual age 1 to 3…

Osteoporosis is a disease of the skeletal system that is often thought to be just a disease of postmenopausal women. Men are carriers of the disease and account for 25 to 30 percent of all hip fractures because of osteoporosis. Osteoporosis is on the rise in America and seems to be on a scaling upward trend without signs of slowing. Recently in the New England Journal of Medicine, doctors are performing experiments with the drug alendronate to increase bone density. In this study 241 men, ages…

Osteoporosis is a skeletal disorder characterised by low bone density weakening of bony tissue. When this occurs bones are more prone to fractures Bone loss happens without any symptoms that’s why some individuals might not know that they have osteoporosis until the bones are so weak and fragile. Women are affected by osteoporosis than men because women have lower dense bone mass and an increased rate of low bone mass especially after menopause. Primary osteoporosis is the most common type of…

Approximately 2% of Canadians sustain a bone fracture every year. The majority of these fractures heal well; however, about 5 to 10% of fractures develop delayed or incomplete healing requiring additional medical intervention. While we understand some of the mechanisms controlling bone healing, an improved and in-depth understanding of the precise molecular as well as cellular mechanisms involved in correct bone formation during fracture healing is of great importance. The processes that occur…

Imagine waking up, tripping over a rug, and immediately breaking a hip bone or shoulder without any hesitation. With the right amount of calcium in your diet, this can reform immensely for the state of one’s bone health. The root “osteo” actually means bone; moreover, Osteoporosis is a disease in which the bone is tremendously brittle, which can be preventable with the right precautions. Bones are the formation of the skeletal system in which helps with mobility and structure. Unfortunately,…

your bones, anorexia, which is an eating disorder that can reduce the amount of calcium and vitamin D available to the bones, cigarette smoking, nicotine is toxic to bone cells, exercise inactivity, those who are confined to the bed give their bones zero chance of being strong and healthy, lead exposure, which is definitely established as a cause, and a poor diet, which also lacks in calcium and Vitamin D (Vann, Osteoporosis). The use of injected or oral medications can sometimes be a deciding…

Osteogenesis Imperfecta is a genetic disorder that causes extremely brittle bones. This disease can cause bones to break, people can have hundreds of fractures throughout their lifetime due to Osteogenesis Imperfecta. Most of Osteogenesis Imperfecta cases are caused by a dominant genetic mutation which would be types 1-4. Types 5 -8 are inherited by a recessive mutation. Although in some rare occasions is could be a new genetic mutation. The term “Osteogenesis Imperfecta” was originated by W.…

25-Dihydroxyvitamin D Levels in Women: The Cooper Center Longitudinal Study Summary According to the article, “Cardiorespiratory Fitness, Adiposity, and Serum 25-Dihydroxyvitamin D Levels in Women”, advancements in medical research have led to understanding how vitamin D affects more than just the bones. This longitudinal research study was performed to go beyond the association of vitamin D and musculoskeletal strength. The importance of understanding the extensive function of vitamin D could…