Increased tissue-level storage modulus and hardness with age in male cortical bone and its association with decreased fracture toughness
Robert C. Singleton, George M. Pharr, Jeffry S. Nyman
Topics & Concepts
NanoindentationFracture toughnessCortical boneIndentationMaterials scienceViscoelasticityStiffnessComposite materialFemurDiaphysisModulusAnatomyMedicineSurgeryOrthopaedic implants and arthroplastyBone health and osteoporosis researchHip and Femur Fractures