[Mechanical changes in bone after roentgen irradiation with low dosage]
I Eckardt1, S Henning, F Syrowatka
1A.G. Biomechanik & Strukturforschung, Klinik und Poliklinik für Orthopädie, Martin-Luther-Universität Halle-Wittenberg.
Abstract:
We investigated the micromechanical properties using doses from 1 up to 7 Gray and could observe a roughening on the surface of the bone material in the microscopic range by scanning acoustic microscopic measurements. In addition, a preceding irradiation promoted an extension of microcracks during the polishing process indicating an embrittlement. After irradiation and removal of the surface layer, the SAM measurements indicate a preferential increasing of hardness of softer regions. These results are consistent with our measurements by environmental scanning electron microscopy.
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