Biomechanical model of distal articular humeral fractures-influence of bone density on the fracture threshold.

Axel MarcoinDavid EichlerJean-François KempfPhilippe Clavert

Published in: International orthopaedics (2020)

We developed a reproducible articular fracture of the distal humerus model and found a correlation between the fracture threshold and bone mineral density.

Keyphrases

bone mineral density
postmenopausal women
body composition
hip fracture
soft tissue