Validation of the use of fractional quantitative computed tomography based on the mechanical properties of trabecular bone

Jong Min Lee, Yong Min Chang, Guang Hu Jin, Jong Hyoung Kim, Chang Min Suh

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Abstract

The fractional quantitative computed tomography (fQCT) to determine both quantity and distribution of bone mineral was evaluated based on the mechanical properties of trabecular bone. Using quantitative computed tomography (QCT), bone mineral density was measured at 46 areas from 5 bovine tibias. Subsequently, fQCT was measured by the proportion of pixels showing a bone mineral density greater than 290 mg/ml. Based on the mechanical properties of the bone specimens, the QCT and the fQCT were compared. The fQCT showed a significant correlation with the compressive strength with superiority to the QCT.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)2670-2675
Number of pages6
JournalInternational Journal of Modern Physics B
Volume24
Issue number15-16
DOIs
StatePublished - 30 Jun 2010

Keywords

  • Bone Mineral Density
  • Compressive Strength
  • Mechanical
  • Stress
  • X-Ray Computed Tomography Scanner

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