Background Currently dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry (DXA) and phantom-based
quantitative computed tomography (PB-QCT) have been utilized to diagnose osteoporosis …

Objective: There is an unmet need for quick, physically small, and cost-effective office-based
techniques that can measure bone properties without the use of ionizing radiation. Methods …

Background: The diagnosis of osteoporosis is still one of the most critical topics for
orthopedic surgeons worldwide. One research direction is to use existing clinical imaging …

Partial volume effect is defined as the loss of accuracy for small objects caused by the low
resolution of an imaging system. With low resolution computed tomography (CT), the …

Objective: To investigate the risk factors for the prognosis of degenerative lumbar scoliosis
after surgery. Methods: A retrospective analysis was performed to compare the preoperative …

In this thesis, we introduce, construct, and test novel miniaturized antennas for microwave
imaging. We also present the corresponding osteoporosis screening and detection results …

Background: Osteoporosis is a significant public health concern, particularly affecting
women. Accurate diagnosis of osteoporosis is crucial for early intervention. This study aimed …

Background/Objectives: This study aims to provide the direction for reducing the exposure
dose in patients by analyzing the PACS data of patients who received both lumbar spine …