In contemporary technology, "shaper" often refers to advanced Computer-Aided Design (CAD) software and generative AI models: Shapr3D For BEGINNERS Part 2 - How To Create 3D Shapes

This is where the "shaping" happens.

This method transforms a standard 2D image into a , allowing clinicians to evaluate both the dense outer shell (cortical bone) and the spongy inner structure (trabecular bone) separately. This ability is vital because bone strength depends on the interaction of both layers.

The software specifically computes cortical thickness (CtTh) and cortical vBMD at each vertex, allowing for a precise evaluation of the structural "crust" of the bone.