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ReviewClinical orthopaedics and related research2011

Whole bone mechanics and bone quality.

Jacqueline H Cole, Marjolein C H van der Meulen

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Review in Clinical orthopaedics and related research, 2011. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 69 papers, 1 of them a synthesis that pooled it.

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69citing papers in PubMed, 1 pooled it
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69 citing papers in PubMed, 1 synthesis or guideline pooled it, 166 citations in OpenAlex.

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

2 authors at 2 institutions in 1 country.

Jacqueline H ColeDepartment of Chemistry, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI, USA.
Marjolein C H van der Meulen
Cornell University · USUniversity of Michigan–Ann Arbor · US

Funding

Role of Microstructure in Nanomechanical Behavior of Bone TissueR01AR053571 · NIAMS · CORNELL UNIVERSITY · PI VAN DER MEULEN, MARJOLEIN C · 2007 to 2010
$1.4M
Fracture healing assessment by real-time and noninvasive Raman spectorscopyF32AR056186 · NIAMS · UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN AT ANN ARBOR · PI COLE, JACQUELINE H · 2008 to 2009
$80k
NIAMS NIH HHS F32 AR056186NIAMS NIH HHS F32-AR056186NIAMS NIH HHS R01 AR053571NIAMS NIH HHS R01-AR053571
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundThe skeleton plays a critical structural role in bearing functional loads, and failure to do so results in fracture. As we evaluate new therapeutics and consider treatments to prevent skeletal fractures, understanding the basic mechanics underlying whole bone testing and the key principles and characteristics contributing to the structural strength of a bone is critical. QUESTIONS/PURPOSES: We therefore asked: (1) How are whole bone mechanical tests performed and what are the key outcomes measured? (2) How do the intrinsic characteristics of bone tissue contribute to the mechanical properties of a whole bone? (3) What are the effects of extrinsic characteristics on whole bone mechanical behavior? (4) Do environmental factors affect whole bone mechanical properties?

methodsWe conducted a PubMed search using specific search terms and limiting our included articles to those related to in vitro testing of whole bones. Basic solid mechanics concepts are summarized in the context of whole bone testing and the determinants of whole bone behavior.

resultsWhole bone mechanical tests measure structural stiffness and strength from load-deformation data. Whole bone stiffness and strength are a function of total bone mass and the tissue geometric distribution and material properties. Age, sex, genetics, diet, and activity contribute to bone structural performance and affect the incidence of skeletal fractures.

conclusionsUnderstanding and preventing skeletal fractures is clinically important. Laboratory tests of whole bone strength are currently the only measures for in vivo fracture prediction. In the future, combined imaging and engineering models may be able to predict whole bone strength noninvasively.

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Bone and BonesComputational BiologyElastic TissueFractures, BoneHumansStress, MechanicalWeight-Bearing

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PMID21274760
PMCPMC3126947
OpenAlexW2088181581

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