D. H. Lawrence

from a fractured bone by laying down the bone matter (calcium salts) there after osteoclasts moves in to remove excess bone debris. Osteoclasts and Osteoblasts work as a team, one breaks down the other repairs. 4. How does Vitamin D support bone formation? Vitamin D supports bone formation by helping the calcium in our bodies pass through the lining of the small intestine and into our…

Bone Metastasis Bone metastasis is cancer that spreads to the bones from another part of the body. A person may have bone metastasis in one bone or in more than one bone. Cancer that spreads to the bones is different from cancer that starts in the bones (primary bone cancer). Bone metastasis is more common than primary bone cancer. The spine is the most common area for bone metastasis. Other common areas include the: • Hip bone (pelvis). • Ribs. • Skull. • Long bones of the arm or…

Osteoporosis is a prevalent disease affecting over 1 million Australians. This disease makes bones become brittle leading to a higher risk of breaks than in normal bone. Osteoporosis occurs when bones lose minerals, such as calcium, more expeditiously than the body can supersede them, causing a loss of bone thickness (bone density or mass). 4.74 million Australians over 50 have osteoporosis or poor bone health. In 2011-12 the estimated prevalence of diagnosed osteoporosis among those aged 50 and…

Some individuals may believe that they are only able to receive social security disability payments if they happen to be visibly disabled, such as a condition that causes you to be in a wheelchair or being legally blind, but that’s not the case. One such condition that is not readily apparent that can qualify you to receive social security disability is parathyroid gland disorders. What is Parathyroid Gland Disorders Parathyroid gland disorders is an endocrine disorder, and your endocrine…

The function of vitamin D is that it helps the body to absorb calcium, which forms and maintains strong bones. The function of vitamin K is absolutely essential to building strong bones. The function of Phosphorus is in the formation of bones and teeth. The function of Magnesium…

The thesis I have chosen to write about on a commonly held misconception is that cracking your knuckles will give you arthritis. I feel that everyone has, at some point in their lives heard the phrase “cracking your joints will give you arthritis”, even now that this misconception has been proven false many people still say this or believe it. Joint cracking can arise from the negative pressure pulling nitrogen gas into the joint, the sound can also arise from tendons snapping over tissues due…

and external effects on humans. Although it has been proven that the depletion of the ozone layer has caused health issues, there are many other factors for these health issues. The UV radiation also allows humans to receive a healthy dose of vitamin D. Therefore the question is, Is ozone depletion directly leading to a decrease in the overall health of humans in Australia? Chemical Background: Ozone is a highly reactive molecule that is constantly being formed and then broken down by…

Age is a primary cause for knee and hip replacement surgeries. As we get older, our joints naturally become more susceptible to breakdowns in cartilage and a loss of bone density. Osteoarthritis, sometimes referred to as degenerative joint disease is an abnormal medical condition that causes deterioration, pain, swelling or stiffness of bones and joints. Although osteoarthritis affects all age groups, the condition is seen most often in the older population. This could be for various reasons.…

There are two kinds of bone cements for orthopaedic procedures, conventional cement (PMMA) and bioasorbable composites. Cement augmentation is a very useful technique for fixation of implants such as screws, plates, or IMnails in osteoporotic bone. Generally, cement augmentation features increased strength of implant fixation, rapid restoration of patient mobility, and reduction of the complications of implant failures. The occurrence of severe skeletal loss requires the stability provided by…

Fracture is defined as a discontinuity of the bone [1]. Oral and maxillofacial surgeon treats traumatic injuries. Most of the traumatic injuries are comprised of Mandibullar fractures. The most commonly fracture site in the body is the facial area [2, 3] and the most frequent site in the facial area is mandible [4, 5]. As facial area is without protective covering and the mandible is the most protruded bone this area. The occurrence of injuries in the facial area tends to be high in the facial…