The Physical Measurement of Bone
The physical measurement of bone
offers assessment of density, mechanical properties and structure. This internet textbook
describes the concepts and applications behind various physical measurements of cortical
and cancellous bone. The
text will briefly review the anatomy and physiology of bone along with the various
associated diseases. For each measurement technique, in vitro assessment
(sample preparation, instrumentation, measurements, artefacts / errors) and in vivo
assessment (instrumentation, measurements, artefacts / errors will be considered). Their
application to scientific study and/or clinical evaluation will be discussed where
appropriate.
The textbook, edited by Chris
Langton and Christopher Njeh, covers:
Anatomy, Physiology &
Disease
Physical Density &
Mechanical Testing
Finite Element Modelling
Microscopy- optical,
electron, acoustic
Histomorphometry
Radiogrammetry and
Absorptiometry
(SXA,DXA)
Quantitated Computed
Tomography (QCT, pQCT, MCT)
Magnetic Resonance Imaging
Quantitative Ultrasound
Vibration Analysis
Scintigraphy, Compton
Scattering and Neutron Activation
Inter-Relationships and
Clinical Utility
Individual chapters or the
whole textbook may be ordered for internet forwarding via email attachment in pdf format,
the costs being £6 UK per chapter and £45 UK for the whole book.
You will
be transferred to a secure Worldpay server
where your order and credit card details will be taken.
Internal Links within this site have
been established to:
Bone Densitometry Tutorial
Primer on Quantitative Ultrasound for the assessment of
osteoporosis |
