New Imaging Techniques for Bone

Abstract

This chapter provides a comprehensive review of the existing imaging techniques for assessing trabecular and cortical architecture as well as emerging advances in these areas. A brief description of the physics behind X-ray computed tomography and magnetic resonance imaging is provided to lay the foundation for review of image acquisition techniques. Next, the authors review at length image analysis algorithms that are used to derive measurements of bone structure from these images. Finally, to present the diagnostic capabilities of the imaging methods, the authors discuss published in vitro and in vivo studies on the relationships of the image-derived bone measures with bone strength, biomechanics, fracture discrimination, and osteoporotic status. PU - HUMANA PRESS INC PI - TOTOWA PA - 999 RIVERVIEW DR, STE 208, TOTOWA, NJ 07512-1165 USA