Method for determining in vivo, bone strength

Details Method for determining in vivo, bone strength Method for determining in vivo, bone strength

1985-12-20

1988-11-15

Cohen, Lee S.

Surgery

Truss

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128774, 73597, A61B 1000

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RE0327824

ABSTRACT:
A system for establishing, in vivo, the strength of bone in a live being such as, for example, a horse. The system permits determination of the speed of travel of sound through the bone and the strength of the bone is assessed on the basis of said speed of travel.

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