Alternative approach to assessment of bone quality using micro-computed tomography.

Micro-computed tomography (micro-CT) allows for classical anatomical imaging well suited to the study of skeletal structures. Recent improvements in spatial resolution and the ability to assess cancellous bone microstructure more efficiently has led to an increase in the number of micro-CT users in both academic and commercial environments. Accurate and reproducible positioning of bone samples and image acquisition time are two limiting factors that every bio-imaging laboratory must deal with.