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Chapters
- 00:05Title
- 00:47Dual X-ray Absorptiometry (DXA) Bone Mineral Density Measurement
- 01:53Distal Bone End Cleaning, Cutting and Drilling
- 03:13Bone Potting
- 05:13X-ray and Computed Tomography (CT) Bone Imaging
- 06:43Results: Representative Bone Imaging and Analyses
- 07:28Conclusion
We present a robust protocol on how to carefully preserve and prepare cadaveric femora for fracture testing and quantitative computed tomography imaging. The method provides precise control over input conditions for the purpose of determining relationships between bone mineral density, fracture strength, and defining finite element model geometry and properties.
