The effect of physical loading on calcaneus quantitative ultrasound measurement: a cross-section study

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Physical loading leads to a deformation of bone microstructure and may influence quantitative ultrasound (QUS) parameters. This study aims at evaluating the effect of physical loading on bone QUS measurement, and further, on the pote...

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Main Authors: Liu Cheng-Rui, Niu Hai-Jun, Pu Fang, Wang Ling, Sun Lian-Wen, Fan Yu-Bo, Li De-Yu
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2012-05-01
Series:BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders
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Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2474/13/70