A new noninvasive mechanical bending test accurately predicts ulna bending strength in cadaveric human arms

High error rates in the prediction of fragility fractures by bone mineral density have motivated searches for better clinical indicators of bone strength, and the high incidence of non-hip, non-spine fractures has raised interest in cortical bone. The aim of this study was to assess the accuracy of Cortical Bone Mechanics Technology ™. CBMT is a new non-invasive 3-point bending technique for measuring the mechanical properties of cortical bone in the ulnas of living humans.

Source: Bone - November 26, 2018 Category: Orthopaedics Authors: Lyn Bowman, Emily R. Ellerbrock, Gabrielle C. Hausfeld, Jennifer M. Neumeyer, Anne B. Loucks Tags: Full Length Article Source Type: research