Bone metastasis
The leading cause of tumor-associated death is metastasis. Up to 70 % of advanced malignant tumor entities form bone metastases.
Here we present our current projects in the field of orthopaedic research. We would like to jointly advance research in the field of bone and cartilage regeneration, osteoporosis and bone metastasis.
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The leading cause of tumor-associated death is metastasis. Up to 70 % of advanced malignant tumor entities form bone metastases.
According to the WHO, osteoporosis is one of the most common bone diseases and is the main cause of vertebral body and hip fractures in older patients.
One of the main causes of joint pain is the wear and tear of hyaline articular cartilage, which covers the bone in the area of the joint surfaces.