Abstract:
Magnetic resonance technology can be used to non-invasively measure bone porosity, pore size distribution, and other bone properties, including aging, in situ. Spin-lattice (T.sub.1) as well as spin-spin (T.sub.2) relaxation time data and spectra are used to determine porosity and pore size distribution in human bones, including compact bones.
Patent Number:
6,690,166
Date Of Issue:
02/09/2004
Inventors:
Qingwen Ni; Xiaodu Wang; James D. King
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