Table 1 Classification of each microdefect was categorised by the volume, length, width, depth and the shape of each element.
From: Runaway resorption of microcracks contributes to age-related hip-fracture patients
Micro-defect | Shape | Volume (mm3) | Length (mm) | Width (mm) | Depth (mm) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Resorption pit | Cylindrical | < 2.92 × 10−6 | < 0.05 | < 0.02 | 0–0.01 |
Resorption trench | Cylindrical | 7.2 × 10−7–6.5 × 10−5 | 0.05–0.45 | < 0.05 | < 0.02 |
Partially resorbed microcrack | Fissure & Cylindrical | 1.1 × 10−6–5.5 × 10−5 | 0.05–0.15 | < 0.05 | < 0.03 |
Microcrack | Fissure | 1.2 × 10−6–1.73 × 10−4 | 0.04–0.59 | 0.01–0.15 | < 0.02 |
