Why Bone Resorption Is Required?

Resorption releases calcium and repairs micro-damage to bones from normal wears and tears. An imbalance between the rate of bone resorption and bone formation can lead to the development of osteoporosis and osteopenia, and possibly result in fractures to the spine, wrist, or hip.

Why bone resorption is needed?

Bone Homeostasis and Maintenance

Thus, bone resorption plays a major role in the homeostasis of skeletal and serum calcium levels, and the regulated coupling of resorption to new bone formation by osteoblasts is required for proper growth, remodelling, and skeletal maintenance [12–14].

What is the benefit of resorption and how does it occur?

As it sounds, resorption has to do with the breakdown and absorbing of bones into the body. Strange as it may seem, our bodies naturally do this to help remove any unnecessary bone tissue in certain areas of our body.