Osteopenia in the immobilized rat hind limb is associated with increased bone resorption and decreased bone formation.

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Summary

A rapid surge in bone resorption was reflected in a significant increase in the number of osteoclasts per mm bone surface at 30 and 72 h and in the osteoclast surface at 72 h but not at later times, and a sustained decrease in bone mineral apposition rate and bone formation rate throughout the 42-day immobilization period suggesting osteoblastic hypofunction (reduced activity).

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Published
1989-01-01
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Osteopenia, Tenotomy, Medicine, Bone resorption, Femur

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