Abstract: Quantitative computed tomographybased finiteelement analysis (QCT/FEA) has become increasingly popular in an attempt to understand and possibly reduce vertebral fracture risk. It is known that scanning acquisition settings ...

Abstract: Osteoporosis is characterized by bony material loss and decreased bone strength leading to a significant increase in fracture risk. Patientspecific quantitative computed tomography (QCT) finite element (FE) models may be ...

Abstract: A wide range of materials have been used for the development of intervertebral cages. Poly(propylene fumarate) (PPF) has been shown to be an excellent biomaterial with characteristics similar to trabecular bone. Hydroxyapatite ...