statement of problem: digital measurement of rvg may improve diagnostic interpretation of radiographs in terms of accuracy, although it has been shown that validity of linear measurements of interproximal bone loss could not be improved by basic digital manipulations. purpose: the aim of this study was to evaluate the accuracy of radiovisiography (rvg) in the linear measurement of interproximal...

Total hip arthroplasty [THA] is one of the most successful and effective procedures developed for the treatment of pain and lack of mobility associated with end-stage arthritis such as osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis. Approximately 1.5 million joint arthroplastic operations are performed annually worldwide. THA, although considered an excellent surgical procedure, can be complicated by ...

OBJECTIVE The purpose of this article is to familiarize the reader with the issue of bone loss that accompanies severe burn injury. Why is this important? How does it happen? How can we treat it? METHODS The published findings on this subject are reviewed and integrated into a conceptual framework. RESULTS Bone loss occurs quickly following a severe burn, is sustained, and increases the ris...

From the Departments of Orthopedics (H.G.A., O.J., M.K.K.) and Obstetrics and Gynecology (G.R.), Malmö University Hospital, Malmö, Sweden; and the Department of Orthopedic Surgery and the Biomechanics and Biomaterials Research Center, Indiana University, Indianapolis (C.H.T.). Address reprint requests to Dr. Ahlborg at the Department of Orthopedics, Malmö University Hospital, SE-205 02 Malmö, S...

BACKGROUND Bone loss increases after menopause. However, bone strength also depends on structural characteristics such as bone size. Whether bone size increases as a result of periosteal apposition and whether a strength index accounting for both bone density and bone size might predict the risk of fracture better than bone density alone are unclear. METHODS Bone mass and the skeletal structu...