title: Basic biomechanical measurements of bone: a tutorial.
abstract: Although bone densitometry is often used as a surrogate to evaluate bone fragility, direct biomechanical testing of bone undoubtedly provides more information about mechanical integrity. Like any other specialized field, biomechanics contains its own techniques and vocabulary. This article serves as a guide to biomechanical principles and testing techniques for bone specimens.
authors.affiliation: Biomechanics and Biomaterials Research Center, Indiana University Medical Center, Indianapolis 46202.
authors.forename: C H
authors.initials: CH
authors.lastname: Turner
authors.forename: D B
authors.initials: DB
authors.lastname: Burr
mesh_terms: D000818:Animals; D001696:Biomechanical Phenomena; D015519:Bone Density / Q000502:physiology*; D050723:Fractures, Bone / Q000503:physiopathology*; D006801:Humans; D013314:Stress, Mechanical; D013718:Tensile Strength / Q000502:physiology; D014102:Torsion Abnormality; D014465:Ultrasonics