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Abstract #0509

Predicting Whole Bone Strength in Radii Using MRI Measurements of Bound and Pore Water

Mary Kate Manhard 1,2 , Sasidhar Uppuganti 3 , Mathilde C Granke 3 , Jeffry S Nyman 3 , and Mark D Does 1,2

1 Biomedical Engineering, Vanderbilt University, Nashville, TN, United States, 2 Vanderbilt University Institute of Imaging Science, Vanderbilt University, Nashville, TN, United States, 3 Department of Orthopaedics & Rehab, Vanderbilt University, Nashville, TN, United States

Ultra-short echo time (UTE) measures of bound and pore water using the DAFP and AIR sequences were found in cortical bone of the radius in cadaveric specimens. The concentrations of bound and pore water were correlated to mechanical properties found from a three-point bend test. DXA and μCT imaging measures on the same bones were also correlated to mechanical properties. Bound and pore water correlated well with bending strength, while DXA and μCT showed slightly weaker correlations. Additionally, bound water was significantly correlated with toughness. These results validate the potential for MRI as a useful tool for predicting fracture risk.

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