date:Dec 17, 2012
ly about 500 atoms in diameter, within the bones mineral structure. In the case of a slip, trip or fall, the force of the impact on a bone physically deforms a pair of joined proteins, osteopontin and osteocalcin, and results in the formation of nanoscale holes.
The holes, called dilatational bands, function as a natural defense mechanism, and help to prevent further damage to the surrounding bone. However, if the force of the impact is too greator if the bone is lacking osteopontin, osteocalci