Bone Mechanical Properties in Healthy and Diseased States

• Published in: Annual review of biomedical engineering Vol. 20; p. 119
• Main Authors: Morgan, Elise F, Unnikrisnan, Ginu U, Hussein, Amira I
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: United States 04.06.2018
• Subjects: Aging; Anisotropy; Bone and Bones - pathology; Bone and Bones - physiology; Bone Density; Bone Diseases - physiopathology; Diabetes Mellitus - physiopathology; Elasticity; Fractures, Bone - physiopathology; Humans; Models, Theoretical; Osteoporosis - physiopathology; Porosity; Quality of Life; Stress, Mechanical; Viscosity; cancellous bone; bone quality; multiscale; trabecular bone; multiaxial; cortical bone

The mechanical properties of bone are fundamental to the ability of our skeletons to support movement and to provide protection to our vital organs. As such, deterioration in mechanical behavior with aging and/or diseases such as osteoporosis and diabetes can have profound consequences for individua...