WOLF'S LAW Flashcards
1
Q
What is Wolf’s Law ?
A
Healthy bone has the ability to adapt to the stresses placed on it.
2
Q
How does Wolf’s law work ?
A
The bone elements will place themselves in the direction of the functional force and the bone can increase or decrease it’s mass according to the force..
3
Q
Which body part can wolf’s law can be seen and how ?
A
The hip
Has an increase in trabeculae pattern to match the force been put on the bone.
4
Q
Explain Wolf’s law in relation to degenerative processes such as OA ?
A
The body recognises that the joints unable to resist force therefore increases it’s mass. Seen as increased sclerosis or osteophytosis (increasing its surface area).
