Bone strength assessment based on CT images using a network spring model for radiation therapy patients Book Section


Authors: Song, Yan; Mueller, B.; Burman, C.; Mychalczak, B.; Song, Y.
Editors: Wickramasinghe, N.; Geisler, E.
Article/Chapter Title: Bone strength assessment based on CT images using a network spring model for radiation therapy patients
Abstract: In radiation therapy, especially using intensity modulated radiation therapy (IMRT), a high dose of ionizing radiation is delivered to the patient and, therefore, the bone health is a major concern for young patients. What is more, many tumors, like soft tissue sarcomas, are located in close proximity to bone. High energy radiation unavoidably exerts negative impacts not only on bone physiological properties, but also on its mechanical and structural properties. As a result, bone fracture risk for these patients is increased significantly. Thus, it is necessary to develop a quantitative noninvasive screening technique to identify these high risk patients.
Book Title: Encyclopedia of Healthcare Information Systems
Volume: 1
ISBN: 978-1-59904-889-5
Publisher: IGI Global  
Publication Place: Hershey, PA
Date Published: 2008-01-01
Start Page: 181
End Page: 187
Language: English
PROVIDER: manual
DOI: 10.4018/978-1-59904-889-5.ch025
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  1. Chandra M Burman
    154 Burman
  2. Boris A Mueller
    91 Mueller
  3. Yulin Song
    115 Song