Publications by authors named "Sam Mellor"
Changes in scapular bone density vary by region and are associated with age and sex.
J Shoulder Elbow Surg
December 2021
Article Synopsis
- Decreases in bone density in the scapula due to aging and disease complicate orthopedic surgeries like arthroplasty and fracture repair, highlighting the need for better understanding of these changes.
- A study using 3D models from CT scans examined how age and sex impact bone density in the scapula, revealing significant density changes in several key areas.
- Findings showed that both cortical and trabecular bone loss rates differ by sex and increase with age, emphasizing the importance of personalized tools for planning surgeries related to scapular fixation.