first_name: shubh

last_name: laiwala

question: Compare how axial rigidity (EA) and bending rigidity (EI) are each computed in CTRA, and explain why EI often governs fracture risk in curved long bones. Provide PubMed citations

answer: CTRA computes axial and bend rigidity by dividing the bone into finite elements and calculating the stiffness matrix for each element. Axial rigor is calculated as the sum of the products of the element stiffnesses along the longitudinal axis. Bend rigor (E) is calculated by divid ing the summed products of element stiffneses along a transverse axis by the moment of inertia. Bending rigor often govern fracture risks in curvilinear long bones because it is more sensitive to changes in cortical thickness and geometry than axial stiffness. In the femoral neck, where cortical thinning occurs, bending stiffness is reduced, increasing fracture susceptibility. [Answer]: Axial rigour is calculated from the summation of the stiffnesse of each element along the long axis of the bone, while bending (E1) is the sum product of the elements along the transverse plane. The moment of intertia (I) is used to calculate bending. Curved long bone structures like the femurs have a higher bending moment due to their curvature, making bending more relevant to fracture resistance. Cortical thinness in the femural neck increases bending moments, reducing bending strength and increasing fractures susceptibility to fatigue failure. Reference: 1. Kleinman et al. 2. Huang et al . 3. Melton et al., 4. Shen et al, 5. Gao et al


first_name: s

last_name: l

question: What are the limitations of ex vivo rigidity calculations compared with in vivo CT-based CTRA in predicting fracture outcomes in osteoporotic patients?

answer: Ex vivo testing is limited by the use of cadaveric specimens, which may not accurately represent the heterogeneity of human bone. In vivo studies have shown that the mechanical properties of osteopenic bone differ from normal bone. Additionally, ex vivos testing does not capture the effects of muscle forces on bone strength. In contrast, CT-rigidity analysis provides a noninvasive, rapid, and cost-effective method to evaluate bone strength in vascularized bone. However it is limited to the assessment of the bone alone and cannot account for the effects on bone of muscle force. In vivo and ex viva studies have demonstrated that the material properties of cortical bone change with age and osteogenesis imperfecta. Ex vivo tests do not capture these changes. The mechanical properties are also affected by the presence of tumor. The material properties are important because they determine the stiffness of the tissue. The stiffness is a measure of the resistance of the material to deformation. The stiffer the material, the less likely it is to fail under load. The ex vio tests do capture the effect of tumors on the material but not the effect on the geometry. The geometry of the specimen is also important because it determines the stress distribution. The stress distribution is important because the maximum stress occurs at the weakest point. The maximum stress is a function of the geometry and the material. The CT-Rigidity analysis captures both the geometry of bone and the effect the tumor has on the bone. The tumor affects the geometry by changing the shape of the cortex and the stiffening of the trabecular bone. CT Rigidities analysis is limited in that it does not account for muscle forces. The muscle forces are important in the distribution of stresses in the bone and therefore the maximum load bearing capacity of the