[Evaluation of bone quality in terms of degree of mineralization].
Quantification of degree of mineralization has recently drawn considerable attention as an evaluation method of bone quality. Degree of mineralization of bone is a main determinant factor for tissue material property of bone, and also closely associated with bone remodeling, fatigue process, and mechanical environment of bone.
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Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Kagawa University, Faculty of Medicine.
D000818:Animals; D016723:Bone Remodeling; D001842:Bone and Bones / Q000378:metabolism*; D002113:Calcification, Physiologic / Q000502:physiology*; D004285:Dogs; D006801:Humans