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Evaluation of bone scaffolds by micro-CT

Author: F. Peyrin

Published in: Osteoporosis International | Issue 6/2011

Abstract

This paper reviews the possibilities offered by X-ray micro-CT in bone tissue engineering. This technique provides a fast, nondestructive, and 3D quantification of bone scaffolds, bone ingrowth, and microvascularization. Synchrotron radiation absorption and phase micro-CT offer additional advantages to image newly formed bone in bioceramic scaffolds and pre-bone matrix.

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Title: Evaluation of bone scaffolds by micro-CT
Author: F. Peyrin
Publication date: 01-06-2011
Publisher: Springer-Verlag
Published in: Osteoporosis International / Issue 6/2011
Print ISSN: 0937-941X
Electronic ISSN: 1433-2965
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s00198-011-1609-y

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