On the influence of computed tomography's slice thickness on computer tomography based finite element analyses results

Whole-body low dose CT scans (3  mm-slice thickness) are suboptimal for monitoring strain changes in patient's femurs but may allow longitudinal studies if larger than 5% in all areas and larger than 12% in the upper neck. CT-based finite element analyses with slice thickness of 3 mm may be used in clinical practice for patien ts with smoldering myeloma to associate changes in strains with progression to active myeloma if above ~10%.
Source: Clinical Biomechanics - Category: Orthopaedics Authors: Source Type: research