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Bone Homeostasis

Remodeling is the process of creating new bone and removing old bone. It occurs constantly in growing children as well as in adults in the following situations:

  • Remodeling occurs when bones grow, redistributing bone tissue to maintain the shape and structure of the bone.

  • Remodeling occurs in response to new stresses applied to a bone, increasing bone strength by adding new bone tissue where appropriate.

  • Remodeling occurs when calcium stored in the bones is removed for metabolic processes in other parts of the body. Similarly, remodeling occurs when excess calcium is returned to the bone reservoir.

  • Remodeling occurs during the repair of broken bones.

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