3D-DXA Based Finite Element Modelling for Femur Strength Prediction: Evaluation Against QCT

• Published in: Journal of clinical densitometry Vol. 27; no. 2; p. 101471
• Main Authors: Qasim, Muhammad, López Picazo, Mirella, Ruiz Wills, Carlos, Noailly, Jérôme, Di Gregorio, Silvana, Del Río Barquero, Luis Miguel, Malouf Sierra, Jorge, Humbert, Ludovic
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: United States 01.04.2024
• Subjects: Absorptiometry, Photon - methods; Bone Density; Femur - diagnostic imaging; Finite Element Analysis; Humans; Osteoporosis - diagnostic imaging; Femur strength; Osteoporosis; Finite element modelling; 3D-DXA

Osteoporosis is characterised by the loss of bone density resulting in an increased risk of fragility fractures. The clinical gold standard for diagnosing osteoporosis is based on the areal bone mineral density (aBMD) used as a surrogate for bone strength, in combination with clinical risk factors....