Southwest Research Institute (SwRI) has developed new technology to enhance clinical bone imaging and decrease osteoporotic fractures in the elderly. The tool, described in a new SwRI-led study, uses artificial intelligence (AI) to create super-resolution images showing the inner structures of bones in great detail to better determine risk for fracture.
SwRI found that in almost all cases, the super-resolution (SR)-enhanced images were more accurate than X-rays or CT scans in quantifying bone characteristics that are indicative of strength and fracture risk.