Developing a Bone Mineral Density Distribution Model to Reduce the Risk for Postoperative Hip Surgery Complications in Racial Minorities: A Research Protocol

Introduction: Racial minorities, including Black and Hispanic populations, suffer more postoperative hip surgery complications relating to fixations replacements than White populations. The goal is use CT scans 3D projections create a bone mineral density distribution model for these racial groups. Methods: A preliminary trial of the proposed methods was conducted ensure reliable data could be obtained. Semi-automatic segmentation left femurs from decedents done in Slicer, followed by mean analysis. Discussion: Preliminary trials show that BMD processing pipeline gives viable results sample groups 5 scans. Future studies with this research protocol will involve larger size inclusion machine learning extensions reduce time Confounding variables not considered also analyzed. Conclusion: streamlined conjunction other imaging software provide an alternative imaging, as well lead development models minorities less representation medical data.