Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy For Osteoporosis: A Systematic Review Of Preclinical Evidence And Mechanisms
Imagine a treatment that could help your bones stay strong and even rebuild themselves, especially if you have a condition like osteoporosis where bones become weak and brittle. Recent research has explored a promising approach called hyperbaric oxygen therapy, or HBOT. This therapy involves breathing pure oxygen in a special chamber where the air pressure is higher than normal. This increased oxygen level can reach tissues throughout your body, including your bones. The findings suggest that this therapy isn’t just a supportive treatment, but could directly combat bone loss. It appears to work by helping to rebalance the natural process of bone remodeling, where old bone is continuously broken down and new bone is formed. By improving the “osteovascular milieu” – essentially the blood supply and overall health of the bone tissue – and reactivating cells responsible for creating new bone, this therapy shows potential in improving bone density and the intricate internal structure of bones.
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