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Normal bone physiology, remodelling and its hormonal regulation
Abstract: Bone is a complex tissue, which has a number of mechanical and physiological functions. The maintenance and repair of bone is ensured by a constant cycle of turnover and remodelling. The con...
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Lee Bayliss,
David J. Mahoney,
Paul Monk
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47-53
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Principles of bone and joint injuries and their healing
Abstract: This article describes the mechanisms of fracture healing (direct and indirect), general fracture management, the influence of the surgeon on the biology and biomechanical environment of bon...
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Richard W. Westerman,
Brigitte E. Scammell
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54-60
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Disorders of bone metabolism
Abstract: Bone remodelling is critical to bone health. Alterations in the normal processes and regulation impact on bone mass and bone strength. Changes may be generalized or focal and underlie many o...
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Nicola Peel
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61-66
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Osteoarthritis and the inflammatory arthritides
Abstract: This article aims to provide surgeons with a practical, clinical overview of different forms of ‘arthritis’ – a term encompassing most of the joint pathology causing joint symptoms or dysfun...
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Lisa Dunkley,
Rachel Tattersall
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67-71
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Primary malignant tumours of the bone
Abstract: Primary bone tumours are rare, with approximately 400 new cases per year in the UK. The diagnosis of bone tumours are hampered by delays in presentation. Radiographic changes are often chara...
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Vaiyapuri P. Sumathi,
Lee Jeys,
Anna Darbyshire
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72-79
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Metastatic tumours of bone
Abstract: Metastatic tumours of the bone are tumours that spread to bone from another primary site in the body. Histologically they often resemble the cells of the tumour they originated from. Traditi...
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Vaiyapuri P. Sumathi,
Lee Jeys,
Nienke Legdeur
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80-85
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Basic biomechanics and biomaterials
Abstract: This paper outlines the basic knowledge that should form an integral component of a training programme in basic biomechanics and biomaterials for orthopaedic residents. For a comprehensive l...
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A.W. Miles,
S. Gheduzzi
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86-91
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Test yourself: MCQ and Extended Matching
For questions 1–4, select the statements which are true and which are false. The correct answers are given below.
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Michael G. Wyatt
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92-93
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