Assessing the accuracy of using biplanar radiography combined with computed tomography to estimate cartilage deformation in the hip

Excessive or abnormal joint loading that leads to cartilage degeneration has been associated with hip osteoarthritis (OA). Before preventative measures for OA can be designed, such as physiotherapy techniques, braces, or surgical interventions, the connection between load-bearing and cartilage degen...

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Main Author: Wilson, Katharine Joan
Language:English
Published: University of British Columbia 2011
Online Access:http://hdl.handle.net/2429/37664