The social costs of osteoporosis are huge and keep growing because of increased life expectancy. Although a low bone mineral density is considered to be associated with a higher risk of fracture, densitometry alone has been shown to be inadequate to predict a significant number of fractures, hence the need to develop innovative and inexpensive diagnostic methods to be used together with the consolidated systems. The Bone Structure Index is computed using a patented technique that virtually simulates the application of compressive loads on the trabecular structure’s reconstructions obtained from the patient’s digital radiographs. The radiograms are acquired by a hand-held portable x-ray system equipped with a digital sensor. This configuration presents specific advantages but the use of a handheld portable X-ray device requires safety procedures specifically designed to protect the operator and the patient, which are discussed in the present paper.

The Bone Structure Index and the requirements for its evaluation with a hand-held x-ray imaging system

Cosmi, Francesca;
2018-01-01

Abstract

The social costs of osteoporosis are huge and keep growing because of increased life expectancy. Although a low bone mineral density is considered to be associated with a higher risk of fracture, densitometry alone has been shown to be inadequate to predict a significant number of fractures, hence the need to develop innovative and inexpensive diagnostic methods to be used together with the consolidated systems. The Bone Structure Index is computed using a patented technique that virtually simulates the application of compressive loads on the trabecular structure’s reconstructions obtained from the patient’s digital radiographs. The radiograms are acquired by a hand-held portable x-ray system equipped with a digital sensor. This configuration presents specific advantages but the use of a handheld portable X-ray device requires safety procedures specifically designed to protect the operator and the patient, which are discussed in the present paper.
2018
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