Trabecular architecture during growth - Does it determine metaphyseal peak bone strength in adulthood?

Funding Activity

Website
http://purl.org/au-research/grants/nhmrc/1029116

Funding Status
Closed

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Funded Activity Summary

Skeletal fragility is common is elderly people but has its origin in childhood. Strong bone established during growth will provide more protection against occurrence of fragility fracture in old age. Identifying individuals during childhood who are at high risk of skeletal fragility, and early intervention is a strategic approach managing the burden of skeletal fragility on the ageing population.

Funded Activity Details

Start Date: 01-01-2012

End Date: 01-01-2013

Funding Scheme: NHMRC Project Grants

Funding Amount: $165,339.00

Funder: National Health and Medical Research Council

Research Topics

ANZSRC Field of Research (FoR)

Paediatrics

ANZSRC Socio-Economic Objective (SEO)

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Other Keywords

bone architecture | bone development | bone markers | growth | osteoporosis

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