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Haverfield ZA, Agnew AM, Loftis K, Zhang J, Hayden LE, Hunter RL. Multi-site phantomless bone mineral density from clinical quantitative computed tomography in males. JBMR Plus 2024; 8:ziae106. [PMID: 39224571 PMCID: PMC11366047 DOI: 10.1093/jbmrpl/ziae106] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/16/2024] [Revised: 07/09/2024] [Accepted: 08/01/2024] [Indexed: 09/04/2024] Open
Abstract
Volumetric bone mineral density (vBMD) is commonly assessed using QCT. Although standard vBMD calculation methods require phantom rods that may not be available, internal-reference phantomless (IPL) and direct measurements of Hounsfield units (HU) can be used to calculate vBMD in their absence. Yet, neither approach has been systemically assessed across skeletal sites, and HU need further validation as a vBMD proxy. This study evaluated the accuracy of phantomless methods, including IPL and regression-based phantomless (RPL) calibration using HU to calculate vBMD, compared to phantom-based (PB) methods. vBMD from QCT scans of 100 male post-mortem human subjects (PMHS) was calculated using site-specific PB calibration at multiple skeletal sites throughout the body. A development sample of 50/100 PMHS was used to determine site-specific reference material density for IPL calibration and RPL equations. Reference densities and equations from the development sample were used to calculate IPL and RPL vBMD on the remaining 50/100 PMHS for method validation. PB and IPL/RPL vBMD were not significantly different (p > .05). Univariate regressions between PB and IPL/RPL vBMD were universally significant (p < 0.05), except for IPL Rad-30 (p = 0.078), with a percent difference across all sites of 6.97% ± 5.95% and 5.22% ± 4.59% between PB and IPL/RPL vBMD, respectively. As vBMD increased, there were weaker relationships and larger differences between PB vBMD and IPL/RPL vBMD. IPL and RPL vBMD had strong relationships with PB vBMD across sites (R2 = 97.99, R2 = 99.17%, respectively), but larger residual differences were found for IPL vBMD. As the accuracy of IPL/RPL vBMD varied between sites, phantomless methods should be site-specific to provide values more comparable to PB vBMD. Overall, this study suggests that RPL calibration may better represent PB vBMD compared to IPL calibration, increases the utility of opportunistic QCT, and provides insight into bone quality and fracture risk.
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- Zachary A Haverfield
- Injury Biomechanics Research Center, The Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio 43210, United States
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- Injury Biomechanics Research Center, The Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio 43210, United States
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- United States Army Futures Command DEVCOM Analysis Center, Aberdeen Proving Ground, Maryland, 21005, United States
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- Medical Physics, The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, Columbus, Ohio 43210, United States
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- Injury Biomechanics Research Center, The Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio 43210, United States
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- Injury Biomechanics Research Center, The Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio 43210, United States
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Emerzian SR, Johannesdottir F, Yu EW, Bouxsein ML. Use of noninvasive imaging to identify causes of skeletal fragility in adults with diabetes: a review. JBMR Plus 2024; 8:ziae003. [PMID: 38505529 PMCID: PMC10945731 DOI: 10.1093/jbmrpl/ziae003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/25/2023] [Revised: 12/21/2023] [Accepted: 01/04/2024] [Indexed: 03/21/2024] Open
Abstract
Diabetes, a disease marked by consistent high blood glucose levels, is associated with various complications such as neuropathy, nephropathy, retinopathy, and cardiovascular disease. Notably, skeletal fragility has emerged as a significant complication in both type 1 (T1D) and type 2 (T2D) diabetic patients. This review examines noninvasive imaging studies that evaluate skeletal outcomes in adults with T1D and T2D, emphasizing distinct skeletal phenotypes linked with each condition and pinpointing gaps in understanding bone health in diabetes. Although traditional DXA-BMD does not fully capture the increased fracture risk in diabetes, recent techniques such as quantitative computed tomography, peripheral quantitative computed tomography, high-resolution quantitative computed tomography, and MRI provide insights into 3D bone density, microstructure, and strength. Notably, existing studies present heterogeneous results possibly due to variations in design, outcome measures, and potential misclassification between T1D and T2D. Thus, the true nature of diabetic skeletal fragility is yet to be fully understood. As T1D and T2D are diverse conditions with heterogeneous subtypes, future research should delve deeper into skeletal fragility by diabetic phenotypes and focus on longitudinal studies in larger, diverse cohorts to elucidate the complex influence of T1D and T2D on bone health and fracture outcomes.
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- Shannon R Emerzian
- Center for Advanced Orthopedic Studies, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center and Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA 02215, United States
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- Center for Advanced Orthopedic Studies, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center and Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA 02215, United States
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- Department of Medicine, Endocrine Division, Massachusetts General Hospital and Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA 02114, United States
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- Center for Advanced Orthopedic Studies, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center and Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA 02215, United States
- Department of Medicine, Endocrine Division, Massachusetts General Hospital and Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA 02114, United States
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Gazzotti S, Aparisi Gómez MP, Schileo E, Taddei F, Sangiorgi L, Fusaro M, Miceli M, Guglielmi G, Bazzocchi A. High-resolution peripheral quantitative computed tomography: research or clinical practice? Br J Radiol 2023; 96:20221016. [PMID: 37195008 PMCID: PMC10546468 DOI: 10.1259/bjr.20221016] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/31/2022] [Revised: 04/08/2023] [Accepted: 04/11/2023] [Indexed: 05/18/2023] Open
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High-resolution peripheral quantitative CT (HR-pQCT) is a low-dose three-dimensional imaging technique, originally developed for in vivo assessment of bone microarchitecture at the distal radius and tibia in osteoporosis. HR-pQCT has the ability to discriminate trabecular and cortical bone compartments, providing densitometric and structural parameters. At present, HR-pQCT is mostly used in research settings, despite evidence showing that it may be a valuable tool in osteoporosis and other diseases. This review summarizes the main applications of HR-pQCT and addresses the limitations that currently prevent its integration into routine clinical practice. In particular, the focus is on the use of HR-pQCT in primary and secondary osteoporosis, chronic kidney disease (CKD), endocrine disorders affecting bone, and rare diseases. A section on novel potential applications of HR-pQCT is also present, including assessment of rheumatic diseases, knee osteoarthritis, distal radius/scaphoid fractures, vascular calcifications, effect of medications, and skeletal muscle. The reviewed literature seems to suggest that a more widespread implementation of HR-pQCT in clinical practice would offer notable opportunities. For instance, HR-pQCT can improve the prediction of incident fractures beyond areal bone mineral density provided by dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry. In addition, HR-pQCT may be used for the monitoring of anti-osteoporotic therapy or for the assessment of mineral and bone disorder associated with CKD. Nevertheless, several obstacles currently prevent a broader use of HR-pQCT and would need to be targeted, such as the small number of installed machines worldwide, the uncertain cost-effectiveness, the need for improved reproducibility, and the limited availability of reference normative data sets.
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- Silvia Gazzotti
- Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology, IRCCS Istituto Ortopedico Rizzoli, Bologna, Italy
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- Bioengineering and Computing Laboratory, IRCCS Istituto Ortopedico Rizzoli, Bologna, Italy
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- Bioengineering and Computing Laboratory, IRCCS Istituto Ortopedico Rizzoli, Bologna, Italy
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- Department of Medical Genetics and Rare Orthopaedic Diseases, and CLIBI Laboratory, IRCCS Istituto Ortopedico Rizzoli, Bologna, Italy
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- Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology, IRCCS Istituto Ortopedico Rizzoli, Bologna, Italy
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- Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology, IRCCS Istituto Ortopedico Rizzoli, Bologna, Italy
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Mitchell DM, Singhal V, Animashaun A, Bose A, Carmine B, Stanford FC, Inge TH, Kelsey MM, Lee H, Bouxsein ML, Yu EW, Bredella MA, Misra M. Skeletal Effects of Sleeve Gastrectomy in Adolescents and Young Adults: A 2-Year Longitudinal Study. J Clin Endocrinol Metab 2023; 108:847-857. [PMID: 36314507 PMCID: PMC10211497 DOI: 10.1210/clinem/dgac634] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/01/2022] [Revised: 10/07/2022] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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CONTEXT Vertical sleeve gastrectomy (VSG) is an increasingly common tool to achieve weight loss and improve metabolic health in adolescents and young adults with obesity, although it may adversely affect bone health. OBJECTIVE This work aimed to evaluate the effect of VSG on bone health in youth. METHODS An observational 2-year study was conducted at a tertiary care center of 66 patients aged 13 to 24 years with moderate-to-severe obesity meeting criteria for VSG. The patients underwent VSG (n = 30) or nonsurgical (n = 36) management per the decision of patient and clinical team. Main outcome measures included dual-energy x-ray absorptiometry (DXA) and high-resolution peripheral quantitative computed tomography (HRpQCT) measures of bone mineral density (BMD), geometry, and microarchitecture. RESULTS VSG patients achieved 25.3 ± 2.0% weight loss at 2 years (P < .001) while control subjects gained 4.0 ± 2.0% (P = .026). Total hip BMD declined 8.5 ± 1.0% following VSG compared with 0.1 ± 1.0% gain in controls (P < .001), with similar results at the femoral neck (P < .001). Total volumetric BMD (vBMD) decreased both at the distal radius and tibia following VSG (P < .001) driven primarily by trabecular vBMD loss (P < .001). Two-year changes in cortical vBMD did not differ between groups, though cortical porosity decreased following VSG both at the radius and tibia (P = .048 and P < .001). Cortical thickness increased in controls but not in VSG (P = .022 and P = .002 for between-group comparisons at the radius and tibia, respectively). Following VSG, estimated failure load decreased at the radius and did not demonstrate the physiologic increases at the tibia observed in controls. CONCLUSION VSG leads to progressive changes in bone health over 2 years, and may lead to increased skeletal fragility in adolescents and young adults.
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- Deborah M Mitchell
- Division of Pediatric Endocrinology, Massachusetts General Hospital and Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts 02114, USA
- Endocrine Unit, Massachusetts General Hospital and Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts 02114, USA
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- Division of Pediatric Endocrinology, Massachusetts General Hospital and Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts 02114, USA
- Neuroendocrine Unit, Massachusetts General Hospital and Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts 02114, USA
- Weight Center, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, Massachusetts 02114, USA
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- Neuroendocrine Unit, Massachusetts General Hospital and Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts 02114, USA
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- Neuroendocrine Unit, Massachusetts General Hospital and Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts 02114, USA
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- Department of Surgery, Boston University Medical Center, Boston, Massachusetts 02118, USA
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- Division of Pediatric Endocrinology, Massachusetts General Hospital and Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts 02114, USA
- Neuroendocrine Unit, Massachusetts General Hospital and Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts 02114, USA
- Weight Center, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, Massachusetts 02114, USA
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- Department of Pediatric Surgery, Children's Hospital Colorado, Aurora, Colorado 80045, USA
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- Department of Pediatrics, University of Colorado School of Medicine, Aurora, Colorado 80045, USA
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- Biostatistics Center, Massachusetts General Hospital and Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts 02114, USA
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- Endocrine Unit, Massachusetts General Hospital and Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts 02114, USA
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- Endocrine Unit, Massachusetts General Hospital and Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts 02114, USA
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- Department of Radiology, Massachusetts General Hospital and Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts 02114, USA
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- Division of Pediatric Endocrinology, Massachusetts General Hospital and Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts 02114, USA
- Neuroendocrine Unit, Massachusetts General Hospital and Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts 02114, USA
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Walle M, Whittier DE, Frost M, Müller R, Collins CJ. Meta-analysis of Diabetes Mellitus-Associated Differences in Bone Structure Assessed by High-Resolution Peripheral Quantitative Computed Tomography. Curr Osteoporos Rep 2022; 20:398-409. [PMID: 36190648 PMCID: PMC9718715 DOI: 10.1007/s11914-022-00755-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 26] [Impact Index Per Article: 13.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 08/26/2022] [Indexed: 01/30/2023]
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PURPOSE OF REVIEW Diabetes mellitus is defined by elevated blood glucose levels caused by changes in glucose metabolism and, according to its pathogenesis, is classified into type 1 (T1DM) and type 2 (T2DM) diabetes mellitus. Diabetes mellitus is associated with multiple degenerative processes, including structural alterations of the bone and increased fracture risk. High-resolution peripheral computed tomography (HR-pQCT) is a clinically applicable, volumetric imaging technique that unveils bone microarchitecture in vivo. Numerous studies have used HR-pQCT to assess volumetric bone mineral density and microarchitecture in patients with diabetes, including characteristics of trabecular (e.g. number, thickness and separation) and cortical bone (e.g. thickness and porosity). However, study results are heterogeneous given different imaging regions and diverse patient cohorts. RECENT FINDINGS This meta-analysis assessed T1DM- and T2DM-associated characteristics of bone microarchitecture measured in human populations in vivo reported in PubMed- and Embase-listed publications from inception (2005) to November 2021. The final dataset contained twelve studies with 516 participants with T2DM and 3067 controls and four studies with 227 participants with T1DM and 405 controls. While T1DM was associated with adverse trabecular characteristics, T2DM was primarily associated with adverse cortical characteristics. These adverse effects were more severe at the radius than the load-bearing tibia, indicating increased mechanical loading may compensate for deleterious bone microarchitecture changes and supporting mechanoregulation of bone fragility in diabetes mellitus. Our meta-analysis revealed distinct predilection sites of bone structure aberrations in T1DM and T2DM, which provide a foundation for the development of animal models of skeletal fragility in diabetes and may explain the uncertainty of predicting bone fragility in diabetic patients using current clinical algorithms.
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- Matthias Walle
- Institute for Biomechanics, ETH Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland
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- Molecular Endocrinology Laboratory & Steno Diabetes Centre, Odense University Hospital, University of Southern Denmark, Odense, Denmark
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- Institute for Biomechanics, ETH Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland
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- Institute for Biomechanics, ETH Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland.
- Department of Biomedical Engineering and Mechanics, Virginia Tech, 323 Kelly Hall, 325 Stanger Street, Blacksburg, 24061, VA, USA.
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Franceschi R, Radetti G, Soffiati M, Maines E. Forearm Fractures in Overweight-Obese Children and Adolescents: A Matter of Bone Density, Bone Geometry or Body Composition? Calcif Tissue Int 2022; 111:107-115. [PMID: 35316361 DOI: 10.1007/s00223-022-00971-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/20/2022] [Accepted: 03/10/2022] [Indexed: 01/06/2023]
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Forearm fractures in children and adolescents are associated with increased body mass index (BMI). This bone site is non-weight-bearing and therefore is appropriate to explore the effect of BMI on bone mineral density (BMD) and bone geometry, avoiding the confounding effect of increased weight-associated mechanical loading. The aim of this review was to summarize available evidence on bone indices and body composition assessed by peripheral quantitative computed tomography (pQCT) or dual X-ray absorptiometry (DXA) at the forearm level in overweight (Ow) or obese (Ob) subjects. We conducted a review of the literature according to the PICOS model. A total of 46 studies were identified following the literature search. A final number of 12 studies were included in this review. pQCT studies evidenced that Ow and Ob children typically have normal or increased volumetric BMD (vBMD), total bone area and cortical area, with normal or reduced cortical thickness at the forearm. Outcomes from DXA evaluations are less conclusive. In almost all the studies fat mass and lean mass area at the forearm are increased. A higher fat-to-lean mass ratio has been observed in few studies. Bone strength was reported as normal or increased compared to normal weight peers. In Ow or Ob children-adolescents, vBMD, bone size and bone strength are not reduced compared to normal weight peers. The local higher fat-to-lean mass ratio may give a mismatch between bone strength and the load experienced by the distal forearm during a fall, resulting in increased risk of forearm fractures.
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- Roberto Franceschi
- Pediatric Department, S. Chiara General Hospital, Largo Medaglie d'Oro, 9, 38122, Trento, Italy.
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- Division of Pediatrics, General Hospital Bolzano, Bolzano, Italy
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- Pediatric Department, S. Chiara General Hospital, Largo Medaglie d'Oro, 9, 38122, Trento, Italy
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- Pediatric Department, S. Chiara General Hospital, Largo Medaglie d'Oro, 9, 38122, Trento, Italy
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Unified validation of a refined second-generation HR-pQCT based homogenized finite element method to predict strength of the distal segments in radius and tibia. J Mech Behav Biomed Mater 2022; 131:105235. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jmbbm.2022.105235] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/22/2021] [Revised: 02/28/2022] [Accepted: 04/10/2022] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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Schenk D, Mathis A, Lippuner K, Zysset P. In vivo repeatability of homogenized finite element analysis based on multiple HR-pQCT sections for assessment of distal radius and tibia strength. Bone 2020; 141:115575. [PMID: 32795679 DOI: 10.1016/j.bone.2020.115575] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/21/2020] [Revised: 08/05/2020] [Accepted: 08/05/2020] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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INTRODUCTION Micro finite element analysis (μFE) is a widely applied tool in biomedical research for assessing in vivo mechanical properties of bone at measurement sites, including the ultra-distal radius and tibia. A finite element approach (hFE) based on homogenized constitutive models for trabecular bone offers an attractive alternative for clinical use, as it is computationally less expensive than traditional μFE. The respective patient-specific models for in vivo bone strength estimation are usually based on standard clinical high-resolution peripheral quantitative CT (HR-pQCT) measurements. They include a scan region of roughly 10 mm in height and are referred to as single-sections. It has been shown, that these small peripheral bone sections don't reliably cover the fracture line in Colles' fractures and therefore the weakest region at the radius. Recently introduced multiple section (multiple adjacent single-sections) measurements might improve the evaluation of bone strength, but little is known about the repeatability of hFE estimations in general, and especially for multiple section measurement protocols. Accordingly, the aim of the present work is to quantify repeatability of clinical in vivo bone strength measurement by hFE on multiple section HR-pQCT reconstructions at the distal radius and tibia. METHODS Nineteen healthy Swiss women (43.6y ± 17.8y) and twenty men (48.2y ± 19.4y) were examined with HR-pQCT at 61 μm isotropic voxel resolution. Each subject was first scanned three times using a double-section (336 slices) at the distal radius and then three times using a triple-section (504 slices) at the distal tibia. The multiple section HR-pQCT reconstructions were graded for motion artefacts and non-linear hFE models (radius and tibia) and linear μFE models (only radius) were generated for estimation of stiffness and ultimate load. Then in vivo repeatability errors were computed in terms of root mean square coefficients of variation (CV). RESULTS In vivo repeatability errors of non-linear hFE stiffness (S) and ultimate load (F) were significantly higher at the radius (S: 2.71% and F: 2.97%) compared to the tibia (S: 1.21%, F: 1.45%). Multiple section linear μFE at the radius resulted in substantially higher repeatability errors (S: 5.38% and F: 10.80%) compared to hFE. DISCUSSION/CONCLUSION Repeatability errors of hFE outcomes based on multiple section measurements at the distal radius and tibia were generally lower compared to respective reported single-section μFE repeatability errors. Therefore, hFE is an attractive alternative to today's gold standard of μFE models and should especially be encouraged when analyzing multiple section measurements.
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- Denis Schenk
- ARTORG Center for Biomedical Engineering Research, University of Bern, Bern, Switzerland.
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- ARTORG Center for Biomedical Engineering Research, University of Bern, Bern, Switzerland
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- Department of Osteoporosis, Inselspital, Bern University Hospital, University of Bern, Bern, Switzerland
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- ARTORG Center for Biomedical Engineering Research, University of Bern, Bern, Switzerland
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Wu PH, Gupta T, Chang H, Petrenko D, Schafer A, Kazakia G. Soft tissue variations influence HR-pQCT density measurements in a spatially dependent manner. Bone 2020; 138:115505. [PMID: 32599223 PMCID: PMC7428203 DOI: 10.1016/j.bone.2020.115505] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/10/2020] [Revised: 06/02/2020] [Accepted: 06/11/2020] [Indexed: 12/31/2022]
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OBJECTIVE Significant weight loss following treatments for obesity undermines bone metabolism and increases bone turnover and fracture incidence. High resolution peripheral quantitative computed tomography (HR-pQCT) is widely used in skeletal heath assessment research to provide noninvasive bone parameter measurement (e.g. volumetric bone mineral density (vBMD)) with minimal radiation exposure. However, variation in body composition among study groups or longitudinal variations within individuals undergoing significant weight change will generate artifacts and errors in HR-pQCT data. The purpose of this study is to determine the influence of these artifacts on the measurement of vBMD. METHODS We designed a custom-made hydroxyapatite (HA)-polymer phantom surrounded by layers of reusable gel pack and hydrogenated fat to mimic the distal tibia and the surrounding lean and fat tissue. Four different thicknesses of fat were used to mimic the soft tissue of increasingly overweight individuals. We then evaluated how a change in soft tissue thickness influenced image quality and vBMD quantification within total, trabecular, and cortical bone compartments. Based on these data, we applied a data correction to previously acquired clinical data in a cohort of gastric bypass patients. RESULTS In the phantom measurements, total, trabecular, and cortical vBMD increased as soft tissue thickness decreased. The impact of soft tissue thickness on vBMD varied by anatomic quadrant. When applying the soft tissue data correction to a set of clinical data, we found that soft tissue reduction following bariatric surgery can lead to a clinically significant underestimation of bone loss in longitudinal data, and that the effect is most severe in the cortical compartment. CONCLUSION HR-pQCT-based vBMD measurement accuracy is influenced by soft tissue thickness and is spatially inhomogeneous. Our results suggest that variations in soft tissue thickness must be considered in HR-pQCT studies, particularly in studies enrolling cohorts with differing body composition or in studies of longitudinal weight change.
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- Po-Hung Wu
- Department of Radiology and Biomedical Imaging at China Basin, University of California - San Francisco, 185 Berry Street, Suite 190, Lobby 6, San Francisco, CA 94107, USA.
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- Department of Radiology and Biomedical Imaging at China Basin, University of California - San Francisco, 185 Berry Street, Suite 190, Lobby 6, San Francisco, CA 94107, USA.
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- Department of Medicine, University of California - San Francisco, 505 Parnassus Avenue, San Francisco, CA 94143, USA; Endocrine Research Unit, San Francisco Veterans Affairs Health Care System, 4150 Clement St, San Francisco, CA 94121, USA
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- Department of Medicine, University of California - San Francisco, 505 Parnassus Avenue, San Francisco, CA 94143, USA; Endocrine Research Unit, San Francisco Veterans Affairs Health Care System, 4150 Clement St, San Francisco, CA 94121, USA
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- Department of Medicine, University of California - San Francisco, 505 Parnassus Avenue, San Francisco, CA 94143, USA; Endocrine Research Unit, San Francisco Veterans Affairs Health Care System, 4150 Clement St, San Francisco, CA 94121, USA; Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, University of California -San Francisco, 550 16th St 2nd floor, San Francisco, CA 94158, USA.
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- Department of Radiology and Biomedical Imaging at China Basin, University of California - San Francisco, 185 Berry Street, Suite 190, Lobby 6, San Francisco, CA 94107, USA.
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Whittier DE, Boyd SK, Burghardt AJ, Paccou J, Ghasem-Zadeh A, Chapurlat R, Engelke K, Bouxsein ML. Guidelines for the assessment of bone density and microarchitecture in vivo using high-resolution peripheral quantitative computed tomography. Osteoporos Int 2020; 31:1607-1627. [PMID: 32458029 PMCID: PMC7429313 DOI: 10.1007/s00198-020-05438-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 182] [Impact Index Per Article: 45.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/12/2020] [Accepted: 04/23/2020] [Indexed: 12/29/2022]
Abstract
INTRODUCTION The application of high-resolution peripheral quantitative computed tomography (HR-pQCT) to assess bone microarchitecture has grown rapidly since its introduction in 2005. As the use of HR-pQCT for clinical research continues to grow, there is an urgent need to form a consensus on imaging and analysis methodologies so that studies can be appropriately compared. In addition, with the recent introduction of the second-generation HrpQCT, which differs from the first-generation HR-pQCT in scan region, resolution, and morphological measurement techniques, there is a need for guidelines on appropriate reporting of results and considerations as the field adopts newer systems. METHODS A joint working group between the International Osteoporosis Foundation, American Society of Bone and Mineral Research, and European Calcified Tissue Society convened in person and by teleconference over several years to produce the guidelines and recommendations presented in this document. RESULTS An overview and discussion is provided for (1) standardized protocol for imaging distal radius and tibia sites using HR-pQCT, with the importance of quality control and operator training discussed; (2) standardized terminology and recommendations on reporting results; (3) factors influencing accuracy and precision error, with considerations for longitudinal and multi-center study designs; and finally (4) comparison between scanner generations and other high-resolution CT systems. CONCLUSION This article addresses the need for standardization of HR-pQCT imaging techniques and terminology, provides guidance on interpretation and reporting of results, and discusses unresolved issues in the field.
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- D E Whittier
- McCaig Institute for Bone and Joint Health, Cumming School of Medicine, University of Calgary, Calgary, AB, Canada
- Department of Radiology, Cumming School of Medicine, University of Calgary, Calgary, AB, Canada
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- McCaig Institute for Bone and Joint Health, Cumming School of Medicine, University of Calgary, Calgary, AB, Canada
- Department of Radiology, Cumming School of Medicine, University of Calgary, Calgary, AB, Canada
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- Department of Radiology and Biomedical Imaging, University of California, San Francisco, CA, USA
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- Department of Rheumatology, MABlab UR 4490, CHU Lille, Univ. Lille, 59000, Lille, France
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- Departments of Endocrinology and Medicine, Austin Health, The University of Melbourne, Melbourne, Australia
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- INSERM UMR 1033, Université de Lyon, Lyon, France
- Hôpital Edouard Herriot, Hospice Civils de Lyon, Lyon, France
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- Department of Medicine 3, FAU University Erlangen-Nürnberg and Universitätsklinikum Erlangen, Erlangen, Germany
- Bioclinica, Inc., Hamburg, Germany
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- Center for Advanced Orthopedic Studies, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Boston, MA, USA.
- Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, USA.
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