X‐ray with finite element analysis is a viable alternative for MRI to predict knee osteoarthritis: Data from the Osteoarthritis Initiative

• Published in: Journal of orthopaedic research Vol. 42; no. 9; pp. 1964 - 1973
• Main Authors: Mononen, Mika E., Liukkonen, Mimmi K., Turunen, Mikael J.
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: United States 01.09.2024
• Subjects: finite element analysis; knee; osteoarthritis; prediction; X‐ray; prediction; knee; finite element analysis; osteoarthritis; X‐ray

Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) offers superior soft tissue contrast compared to clinical X‐ray imaging methods, while also providing accurate three‐dimensional (3D) geometries, it could be reasoned to be the best imaging modality to create 3D finite element (FE) geometries of the knee joint. Howev...