Nutrition and osteoporosis prevention for the orthopaedic surgeon: A wholefoods approach

[摘要] Osteoporosis is a silent but progressive disease affecting the density and quality of bone while greatly increasing fracture risk.1 Globally, around one in three women and one in five men are at risk of an osteoporotic fracture, with the most common fractures being at the hip, spine or wrist.1 The pathogenesis of osteoporosis is multi-faceted, consisting of intricate interplay between physiological processes, including hormonal status, along with genetic and environmental factors.2 That said, the condition is regarded as being partly preventable by means of suitable nutrition and adequate mechanical influences (physical activity).

[学科分类] 神经科学

[关键词] osteoporosis;preventative nutrition;diet;wholefoods;nutrients;bone health