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What happens if there is an imbalance between osteolysis and osteogenesis?

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Dr. Edward Hellman answered

Specializes in Orthopedic Surgery

Osteopenia: If bone resorption occurs at a greater rate than the bone is formed, the bone becomes progressively weaker leading to osteopenia and then frank osteoporosis.

Answered 10/13/2015

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