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Bone Aging

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Geriatric Rheumatology

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The aging musculoskeletal system has a profound effect on the health of an individual. In this chapter, the author outlines some of the key changes in bone physiology during aging and explains how they contribute to osteoporosis and the increased fracture risk in the elderly.

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    Jonathan D. Adachi

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Lau, A.N., Adachi, J.D. (2011). Bone Aging. In: Nakasato, Y., Yung, R. (eds) Geriatric Rheumatology. Springer, New York, NY. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4419-5792-4_2

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