Micro-Finite Element Analysis of the Proximal Femur on the Basis of High-Resolution Magnetic Resonance Images

Overview

Journal Curr Osteoporos Rep

Publisher Current Science

Specialties Endocrinology
Orthopedics

Date 2018 Sep 21

PMID 30232586

Citations 4

Authors

Chamith S Rajapakse

Gregory Chang

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Abstract

Purpose Of Review: Hip fractures have catastrophic consequences. The purpose of this article is to review recent developments in high-resolution magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)-guided finite element analysis (FEA) of the hip as a means to determine subject-specific bone strength.

Recent Findings: Despite the ability of DXA to predict hip fracture, the majority of fractures occur in patients who do not have BMD T scores less than - 2.5. Therefore, without other detection methods, these individuals go undetected and untreated. Of methods available to image the hip, MRI is currently the only one capable of depicting bone microstructure in vivo. Availability of microstructural MRI allows generation of patient-specific micro-finite element models that can be used to simulate real-life loading conditions and determine bone strength. MRI-based FEA enables radiation-free approach to assess hip fracture strength. With further validation, this technique could become a potential clinical tool in managing hip fracture risk.

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