Mapping of Local Changes of Mechanical Properties in Trabecular Interconnections

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This paper deals with evaluation of mechanical properties of human trabeculae in the interconnection area. Local changes in the trabecular connections were evaluated using both quasi-static nanoindenation and modulus mapping technique. Connecting point of two trabeculae was revealed by precise grinding and polishing. A rectangular region in the interconnection was selected and inspected by modulus mapping procedure. Moreover several quasi-static indentation measurements using cube-corner indenter were performed along distinct lamellae. The obtained elastic properties were then compared with the values of the rod-like trabeculae. The comparison does not indicate significant differences in elastic properties between the trabecular rods and interconnections.

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