A Method For Calculating The Strength Of The Proximal Femur Under Loading From Impact Due To A Fall
Our technique indicates that the model more accurately represents the fracture process than previous methods. Using this technique, the definition of whole bone strength for the proximal femur is objective, and is not based on arbitrary criteria. These two factors make the models more likely to provide improved reliability when evaluating proximal femur strength and the consequence of low proximal femur strength, i.e. hip fracture.
This method can be used to assess the risk of hip fracture, either clinically or in research. In research, the technology could be implemented to evaluate the effect of new drug treatments to determine if they will reduce the risk of hip fracture. Underway are studies that will use this technology to determine if cancer therapies increase the risk of hip fracture. This could lead to monitoring cancer patients who are being treated to determine if they need preventive medication. Currently, patients are started on osteoporosis medications after about 1 year, if needed. This technology would allow assessment of effects on bone strength much sooner, so it would be potentially valuable for health care. The software can be used with CT scanner and is likely to work with MRI as well.
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Tech ID/UC Case 23008/2011-878-0 Related Cases 2011-878-0
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