Bi-Plane X-Ray Imaging System
- Detailed Technology Description
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- *Abstract
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BackgroundIt is estimated that over 20 million Americans are plagued by the effects of osteoarthritis (OA) and that over 75% of the population will have radiographic evidence of OA by the age of 65, although only 50-60% of those will be symptomatic. As of today, there are no reliable and effective mechanisms available to detect OA in its early and potentially treatable stages.TechnologyThis invention is composed of a system that facilitates examination of a subject using high-speed, three-dimensional (3D) motion at a very extremely high resolution. The system enables examination of the subject on two different planes (bi-plane) which effects high speed 3D imaging of skeletal motion. These captured bi-plane images can then be used in combination with the information provided from computed tomography (CT) scans to reconstruct individual-specific joint motion.Applications1) In-vivo assessment of joint function * Includes knees, hips, shoulders, spine, hips, ankles and feet2) Pre-op screening * Determines need for surgery after injury3) Predicts clinical outcome following surgery * Determines who will do wellAdvantages1) Provides accurate measurement ( /- 0.1 mm) assessment and direct 3D visualization of dynamic joint function2) Can overcome the limitation of conventional gait or motion analysisStage of Development1) Prototype system designed, constructed and fully functional2) In vitro data, in vivo data, animal studies
- *Principal Investigator
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Name: Scott Tashman, Associate Professor
Department: Med-Orthopedic Surgery
- Country/Region
- USA
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