The effects of composition, structure and age on the torsional properties of the human radius

Abstract A standard site in the distal shaft of the radius is commonly used to monitor the skeletal status of aging individuals by photon absorptiometry. Since the adjacent metaphysis of this bone is a common site for fractures, it is important to know whether bone mineral content (BMC) is a good indicator of mechanical integrity. In concert with previous studies, the BMC of the scan site declined significantly ( p p