Title :
Bone Loss in the Forearm after Disuse: Response Variability and the Role of Systemic Factors
Author :
Spadaro, Joseph A.
Author_Institution :
SUNY Upstate Med. Univ., Syracuse, NY, USA
Abstract :
Bone density loss in the forearm following cast immobilization was examined with time for 6 months after re-ambulation. Although there was a substantial bone loss, here was a substantial variability as well. This analysis examined the various levels of response as well as some systemic factors that may offer some insights.
Keywords :
biomineralisation; bone; computerised tomography; diseases; bone density loss; cast immobilization; computed tomography; forearm; reambulation; substantial bone loss; substantial variability; systemic factors; time 6 month; Biomedical engineering; Bones; Educational institutions; Injuries; Loss measurement; Minerals; Osteoporosis; bone mineral density; disuse; immobilization; osteopenia; osteoporosis;
Conference_Titel :
Bioengineering Conference (NEBEC), 2013 39th Annual Northeast
Conference_Location :
Syracuse, NY
Print_ISBN :
978-1-4673-4928-4
DOI :
10.1109/NEBEC.2013.58
