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  • Topological Data Analysis
  • Biomedical Engineering
  • Quantitative Bone Morphometry

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  • Computational homology offers novel methods for shape characterization.
  • Bone morphometry requires precise tools for analyzing complex 3D structures.
  • Existing methods may lack the quantitative precision needed for fine bone structure analysis.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To apply computational homology for quantitative measurements of bone connectivity.
  • To introduce Betti number ratios as a novel descriptor for bone fine structure classification.
  • To evaluate the efficacy of Betti number ratios in distinguishing bone structures in a 3D context.

Main Methods:

  • Utilized computational homology software on micro-CT 3D reconstructed bone data.
  • Extracted Betti numbers (β₀, β₁, β₂) representing connected components, open pores, and closed pores.
  • Defined Betti number ratios (β₁/β₀ and β₂/β₀) as morphological descriptors.

Main Results:

  • Betti number ratios effectively distinguished between control and alendronate-treated bone groups.
  • Achieved a classification accuracy of 35/51 using Betti number ratios.
  • Classification results correlated well with histomorphometric observations.

Conclusions:

  • This is the first application of computational homology to 3D bone morphometry.
  • Betti numbers provide a robust index for statistically describing topological features of bone.
  • The proposed method enhances quantification and reproducibility in stereology.