van Rietbergen B, Weinans H, Huiskes R
Biomechanics Section, University of Nijmegen, The Netherlands.
Stud Health Technol Inform. 1997;40:25-32.
Bone fractures are major problems for osteoporosis patients. To avoid such fractures, more information is needed about the factors that determine the bone fracture risk. In this chapter, it is discussed how recently developed finite element computer models that can represent the trabecular architecture in full detail can provide such information. It is concluded that a computer modeling approach to this problem is feasible, required and promising. It is expected that, eventually, such models can be used as a basis for an accurate diagnosis of the bone fracture risk.
骨折是骨质疏松症患者面临的主要问题。为避免此类骨折，需要更多关于决定骨折风险因素的信息。在本章中，将讨论最近开发的能够详细呈现小梁结构的有限元计算机模型如何提供此类信息。得出的结论是，针对该问题的计算机建模方法是可行的、必要的且前景广阔。预计最终此类模型可作为准确诊断骨折风险的基础。
