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ba0001pp36 | Bone biomechanics and quality | ECTS2013

Regional heterogeneity of trabecular bone microdamage density in association with trabecular microarchitecture and bone resorption in whole human lumbar vertebrae

Carpentier Vincent T , Tsangari Helen , Fazzalari Nick L , Kuliwaba Julia S

Study aim: Vertebral strength is determined by bone size, shape, bone mineral density, microarchitecture, and bone material properties. Despite its importance to vertebral mechanics, no studies have reported on the variation of bone microdamage present in the human vertebra. Thus, the aim of this study was to assess regional changes in trabecular bone microdamage in association with bone microarchitecture and resorption in whole human lumbar vertebrae.Me...