Joint analysis using ultrasound
US7204807B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Aug 16, 2001 |
| Grant date | Apr 17, 2007 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 4, 2022 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F2002/307
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A method is provided for generating at least one quantitative measure of a joint comprising sending an acoustic signal to at least a part of a joint, receiving said acoustic signal after modification by said joint, analyzing the received acoustic signal with a computer, and generating, from said computer, one or more of a quantitative surface, quantitative volumetric and quantitative measurements of the physical properties of the joint or a portion thereof.
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