Finite element assessment of bone fragility from clinical images

E Schileo, F Taddei - Current Osteoporosis Reports, 2021 - Springer
Abstract Purpose of Review We re-evaluated clinical applications of image-to-FE models to
understand if clinical advantages are already evident, which proposals are promising, and …

[HTML][HTML] Direct ink writing of porous Fe scaffolds for bone implants: Pore size evolution and effect on degradation and mechanical properties

C Xu, H Zhang, S Yu, W Wu, L Zhang, Q Liu… - Journal of Materials …, 2023 - Elsevier
Existing research suggested 300∼ 600 μm as the optimal pore size range for metallic bone
implants. The human bones, however, have numerous pores smaller than 300 μm for bone …

In Vivo Assessment of Bone Quality Without X-rays

RK Surowiec, MD Does, JS Nyman - Current Osteoporosis Reports, 2024 - Springer
Abstract Purpose of Review This review summarizes recent advances in the assessment of
bone quality using non-X-ray techniques. Recent Findings Quantitative ultrasound (QUS) …

Pore Size Distribution and Frequency Dependent Attenuation in Human Cortical Tibia Bone Discriminate Fragility Fractures in Postmenopausal Women With Low …

G Armbrecht, H Nguyen Minh… - Journal of Bone and …, 2021 - academic.oup.com
Osteoporosis is a disorder of bone remodeling leading to reduced bone mass, structural
deterioration, and increased bone fragility. The established diagnosis is based on the …

Ultrasound characterization of cortical bone using Shannon entropy

Y Karbalaeisadegh, S Yao, Y Zhu, Q Grimal… - Ultrasound in Medicine & …, 2023 - Elsevier
Objective Ultrasound backscattered signals encompass information on the microstructure of
heterogeneous media such as cortical bone, in which pores act as scatterers and result in …

[HTML][HTML] Estimation of thickness and speed of sound for transverse cortical bone imaging using phase aberration correction methods: an in silico and ex vivo validation …

H Nguyen Minh, M Muller, K Raum - Applied Sciences, 2022 - mdpi.com
Delay-and-sum (DAS) beamforming of backscattered echoes is used for conventional
ultrasound imaging. Although DAS beamforming is well suited for imaging in soft tissues …

Clinical devices for bone assessment

K Raum, P Laugier - Bone Quantitative Ultrasound: New Horizons, 2022 - Springer
Although it has been over 30 years since the first recorded use of quantitative ultrasound
(QUS) technology to predict bone strength, the field has not yet reached its maturity. Among …

Quantitative Skeletal Imaging and Image-Based Modeling in Pediatric Orthopaedics

MR Requist, MK Mills, KL Carroll, AL Lenz - Current Osteoporosis Reports, 2024 - Springer
Abstract Purpose of Review Musculoskeletal imaging serves a critical role in clinical care
and orthopaedic research. Image-based modeling is also gaining traction as a useful tool in …

In vivo pulse-echo measurement of apparent broadband attenuation and Q factor in cortical bone: a preliminary study

JG Minonzio, C Han, D Cassereau… - Physics in Medicine & …, 2021 - iopscience.iop.org
Quantitative ultrasound (QUS) methods have been introduced to assess cortical bone health
at the radius and tibia through the assessment of cortical thickness (Ct. Th), cortical porosity …

The respective and dependent effects of scattering and bone matrix absorption on ultrasound attenuation in cortical bone

BA McCandless, K Raum, M Muller - Physics in Medicine & …, 2024 - iopscience.iop.org
Cortical bone is characterized by a dense solid matrix permeated by fluid-filled pores.
Ultrasound scattering has potential for the non-invasive evaluation of changes in bone …