The Proximal Tibia Loses Bone Mineral Density After Anterior Cruciate Ligament Injury: Measurement Technique and Validation of a Quantitative Computed Tomography Method

• Main Authors: Erick M. Marigi, M.D (Author), David R. Holmes, Ph.D (Author), Naveen Murthy, M.D (Author), Bruce A. Levy, M.D (Author), Michael J. Stuart, M.D (Author), Diane L. Dahm, M.D (Author), Peter C. Rhee, D.O., M.Sc (Author), Aaron J. Krych, M.D (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Elsevier, 2021-12-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Purpose: To develop a standardized method for tibial tunnel volumetric bone mineral density (BMD) analysis with quantitative computed tomography (qCT) using cadaveric specimens to provide validation of this technique on a healthy control population and to determine whether osteopenia occurs followin...