Three dimensional bone mineral density changes in the femur over 1  year in primary total hip arthroplasty patients

The bone loss occurred mostly at the proximal femur, which is in agreement with previously presented studies. By carrying out three dimensional analysis on the bone gain and loss on the femur, it is possible to identify the patients that are showing high degree of bone loss.

Source: Clinical Biomechanics - June 10, 2020 Category: Orthopaedics Authors: Magnus Kjartan Gislason, Francesca Lupidio, Halld ór Jónsson, Luca Cristofolini, Luca Esposito, Paolo Bifulco, Massimiliano Fraldi, Paolo Gargiulo Source Type: research