The Effects of Microgravity on the Development of Osteoporosis

Jackson T. Asiatico, Michael P. Kinzel, Melanie J. Coathup

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Abstract

Previous research has identified a potential link between the development of osteoporosis in microgravity conditions and a decrease in fluid shear stress, affecting nutrient distribution and bone remodeling within interstitial fluid. The focus of this study aims to explore the impact of microgravity on bone loss in astronauts, establishing the connection between the lack of mechanical loading and reduction of fluid stress. Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) techniques are used to analyze the behavior of the interstitial fluid in the trabecular bone and the transportation of nutrients in the canalicular system.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Title of host publicationAIAA SciTech Forum and Exposition, 2024
PublisherAmerican Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics Inc, AIAA
ISBN (Print)9781624107115
DOIs
StatePublished - 2024
EventAIAA SciTech Forum and Exposition, 2024 - Orlando, United States
Duration: Jan 8 2024Jan 12 2024

Publication series

NameAIAA SciTech Forum and Exposition, 2024

Conference

ConferenceAIAA SciTech Forum and Exposition, 2024
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CityOrlando
Period1/8/241/12/24

All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes

  • Aerospace Engineering

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