Publications

Selected publications from Dr. Whittier and collaborators.

Highlighted Works

Improved segmentation accuracy in high-resolution peripheral quantitative computed tomography scans of carpal bones using adaptive local thresholding.
Improved segmentation accuracy in high-resolution peripheral quantitative computed tomography scans of carpal bones using adaptive local thresholding.
MT Kuczynski, S Poncioni, S Elmahdy, E Baldesarra, P Zysset, SL Manske, DE Whittier
JBMR Plus  ·  30 Mar 2026  ·  pubmed:42124860
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The association between physical activity during growth and bone microarchitecture at peak bone mass.
The association between physical activity during growth and bone microarchitecture at peak bone mass.
AG Pageau, LA Burt, L Gabel, SK Boyd, DE Whittier
Journal of Bone and Mineral Research  ·  28 Sep 2025  ·  pubmed:40728306
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Structural alterations during fracture healing lead to void spaces developing in surrounding bone microarchitecture.
Structural alterations during fracture healing lead to void spaces developing in surrounding bone microarchitecture.
DE Whittier, M Walle, PR Atkins, CJ Collins, MA Zumstein, P Christen, K Lippuner, R Müller
Journal of Bone and Mineral Research  ·  03 Jun 2025  ·  pubmed:40118761
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The potential role for artificial intelligence in fracture risk prediction.
The potential role for artificial intelligence in fracture risk prediction.
N Hong, DE Whittier, CC Glüer, WD Leslie
The Lancet Diabetes & Endocrinology  ·  01 Aug 2024  ·  pubmed:38942044
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Characterizing Bone Phenotypes Related to Skeletal Fragility Using Advanced Medical Imaging.
Characterizing Bone Phenotypes Related to Skeletal Fragility Using Advanced Medical Imaging.
DE Whittier, MSAM Bevers, PPMM Geusens, JP van den Bergh, L Gabel
Current Osteoporosis Reports  ·  01 Dec 2023  ·  pubmed:37884821
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A Fracture Risk Assessment Tool for High Resolution Peripheral Quantitative Computed Tomography.
A Fracture Risk Assessment Tool for High Resolution Peripheral Quantitative Computed Tomography.
DE Whittier, EJ Samelson, MT Hannan, LA Burt, DA Hanley, …, S Khosla, S Ferrari, ML Bouxsein, DP Kiel, SK Boyd
Journal of Bone and Mineral Research  ·  01 Sep 2023  ·  pubmed:37132542
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Guidelines for the assessment of bone density and microarchitecture in vivo using high-resolution peripheral quantitative computed tomography.
Guidelines for the assessment of bone density and microarchitecture in vivo using high-resolution peripheral quantitative computed tomography.
DE Whittier, SK Boyd, AJ Burghardt, J Paccou, A Ghasem-Zadeh, R Chapurlat, K Engelke, ML Bouxsein
Osteoporosis International  ·  01 Sep 2020  ·  pubmed:32458029
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Collaborative Works

Highlighted publications completed through collaborative research programs.

External validation of a novel HR-pQCT based fracture risk assessment tool μFRAC in a male cohort: the osteoporotic fractures in men MrOS study.
External validation of a novel HR-pQCT based fracture risk assessment tool (μFRAC) in a male cohort: the osteoporotic fractures in men (MrOS) study.
AR Bugbird, AJ Burghardt, L Langsetmo, KE Ensrud, ML Bouxsein, DP Kiel, SK Boyd, DE Whittier
Journal of Bone and Mineral Research  ·  29 May 2026  ·  pubmed:41474190
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Region-specific variation in trapeziometacarpal joint bone microarchitecture in females with osteoarthritis assessed using HR-pQCT.
Region-specific variation in trapeziometacarpal joint bone microarchitecture in females with osteoarthritis assessed using HR-pQCT.
MT Kuczynski, C Hasselaar, G Dhaliwal, C Hiscox, NJ White, DE Whittier, SL Manske
Bone  ·  01 Mar 2026  ·  pubmed:41380947
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Tracking of spaceflight-induced bone remodeling reveals a limited time frame for recovery of resorption sites in humans.
Tracking of spaceflight-induced bone remodeling reveals a limited time frame for recovery of resorption sites in humans.
M Walle, L Gabel, DE Whittier, AM Liphardt, PA Hulme, M Heer, SR Zwart, SM Smith, JD Sibonga, SK Boyd
Science Advances  ·  20 Dec 2024  ·  pubmed:39705358
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Bone remodeling and responsiveness to mechanical stimuli in individuals with type 1 diabetes mellitus.
Bone remodeling and responsiveness to mechanical stimuli in individuals with type 1 diabetes mellitus.
M Walle, A Duseja, DE Whittier, T Vilaca, M Paggiosi, R Eastell, R Müller, CJ Collins
Journal of Bone and Mineral Research  ·  22 Mar 2024  ·  pubmed:38477745
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Meta-analysis of Diabetes Mellitus-Associated Differences in Bone Structure Assessed by High-Resolution Peripheral Quantitative Computed Tomography.
Meta-analysis of Diabetes Mellitus-Associated Differences in Bone Structure Assessed by High-Resolution Peripheral Quantitative Computed Tomography.
M Walle, DE Whittier, M Frost, R Müller, CJ Collins
Current Osteoporosis Reports  ·  01 Dec 2022  ·  pubmed:36190648
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