Frontiers in Endocrinology
Hip analysis assumption linked to errors in donated human bones
In younger donors, estimates of dense outer bone area had errors up to 36% compared with high-resolution scans when analysis assumed a fixed bone share.In younger donors, estimates of dense outer bone area had errors up to 36% compared with high-resolution scans when analysis assumed a fixed bone share.
Cross-sectional studyBiomarkers
Who was studiedWhite female and male cadaveric donors
What changedUsing a fixed cortical fraction overestimated femoral neck cortical area, with errors up to 36% in both sexes
The catchCortical fractions measured bone volume, not mineral mass, understating the fraction required by HSA