Bones and Bone Fracture

                                               

Today, I am going to tell you about the three major functions of the bone.

The first function involves the structure support for your heart, lung, marrow or the other organs and attachment sites for the muscles so that you can move your arm, leg and head.

The second function involves the protection for your brain and the internal organ.

The third function bone is that it acts as a mineral storage bank of calcium and phosphorus to maintain a proper acid/base balance in your body called pH.

You can say that your bones have more than just one function, which is why it is such a loss when you have bone fractures.

Now, I am going to share with you the importance of bone quality. Bone quality describes the components of strong and fracture free bones. So by weight, bone is composed of about 10% collagen matrix, 65% minerals and 25% water. It is not just the minerals but all three components working together that keep your bones strong and free from the risk of getting fractured.

When it comes to bone density numbers, a test is necessary called the DEXA test. By the DEXA test, you would be told if there is a change in your bone density. Your bone density was either normal or you received a diagnosis of osteoporosis or osteopenia.The DEXA score you received only tells you about the mineral density and content of the bone.

It is important to learn that no one factor by itself can predict fracture risk. This is why it is best to prevent the injury first.

All About Bones and Fracture

I am going to share some incidents in my life related to fracture. Actually most people just avoid giving enough attention to their fractured bones but it is not good. My backbone was broken five weeks ago. When I was discharged from the clinic this week, my father told me that I can’t run or take part in any sport for eight weeks.

However, I was the goalkeeper of a soccer team and the team was due for trials. Then I asked the doctor who treated me if he can suggest anything to help the bone continue go stronger so that it won't break again when I return to field.

Bones form the skeletal system, which has a range of vital functions. They support muscles which are attached to them and enable us to move and stay upright. The yellow marrow of the bone stores minerals and lipids or fats. Both red and white blood cells are produced within the cavity of many bones. 

Bony structures such as the ribcage, skull, pelvic cradle and spinal column protect organs and some give leverage. Bone matrix (structure) consists of crystals of mineral salts such as calcium, phosphate and calcium carbonate, plus protein-based collagen fibers, which hold the minerals together. This makes bone strong, somewhat flexible and resistant to shattering.

Bones are involved in a constant dynamic process of degeneration and regeneration. The various cells include bone-making osteoblasts, which mature into osteocytes, and osteoblasts, which are involved in dissolving the bone. This is why the bones are not considered as static structures.