Bone turnover markers.

Aust Fam Physician

Chemical Pathology, Institute of Medical and Veterinary Science, Adelaide, South Australia.

Published: May 2013

Bones are constantly remodelled to cope with the body's calcium requirements and to repair microscopic damage. The entire skeleton is replaced every 10 years in adults, and around 10% of the skeleton is involved in bone remodelling at any one time.

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