Quantitative light microscopy. A powerful tool to assess bone.
Quantitative light microscopy is an important tool for assessing objectively the status of histologic events. It is, therefore, extremely useful for studying the dynamics of bone. This article provides a brief description of three quantitative techniques that are applicable to histomorphometry.
Hollinger
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Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Oregon Health Sciences University, Portland.
Buck
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Schmitz
J P
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