Journal of Bone & Joint Surgery

Howard J. Seeherman, PhD, VMD; X. Jian Li, MD; Erica Smith, PhD

Jascha Parkington, MS; Rebecca Li, PhD John M. Wozney, PhD

Abstract
Background:  
Osteoporosis results in a decrease in bone density, bone quality, and strength throughout the skeleton. Despite systemic therapies, the morbidity and mortality that are associated with hip fractures remain a major consequence of osteoporosis.