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High-resolution peripheral quantitative computed tomography (HR-pQCT) shows the closest trabecular bone measures to micro-CT reference values. Despite variations, in vivo CT modalities correlate well, but require calibration for multi-site studies.

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  • Medical Imaging
  • Radiology
  • Biomedical Engineering

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  • Osteoporosis diagnosis relies on bone mineral density and micro-architectural assessment.
  • Trabecular bone micro-imaging is crucial for evaluating fracture risk.
  • Various computed tomography (CT) modalities exist, differing in resolution, speed, and reconstruction principles.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate and compare different in vivo CT imaging modalities for trabecular bone micro-structural analysis.
  • To assess the agreement of trabecular bone measures from in vivo CT with micro-CT reference standards.
  • To develop an algorithm for optimizing soft thresholding parameters in in vivo CT for bone volume fraction mapping.

Main Methods:

  • Excised cadaveric distal radius specimens were scanned using micro-CT as a reference.
  • In vivo CT modalities including HR-pQCT, dental CBCT, whole-body MDCT, and extremity CBCT were used.
  • A novel algorithm was applied to optimize soft thresholding for quantitative bone volume fraction calculation.
  • Trabecular bone micro-structural measures were compared between in vivo CT modalities and micro-CT.

Main Results:

  • In vivo CT modalities generally overestimated trabecular bone measures compared to micro-CT.
  • HR-pQCT demonstrated the closest trabecular bone measures to micro-CT reference values.
  • High linear correlations (r [0.94–0.99]) were observed between micro-CT and in vivo CT for bone volume, network area, and micro-structural volume.
  • HR-pQCT measures showed high correlation (r [0.91–0.99]), with plate-width showing better agreement than erosion index.

Conclusions:

  • While in vivo CT modalities show strong correlations with micro-CT for trabecular bone analysis, significant value shifts necessitate scanner calibration.
  • HR-pQCT is the most promising in vivo modality for accurate trabecular bone micro-structural assessment.
  • Proper calibration is essential for reliable multi-site and longitudinal osteoporosis studies using in vivo CT.