Dynamic ultrasound imaging of cervical spine intervertebral discs
Conference Paper
The health of the cervical spine is commonly evaluated by static X-Ray, CT or MRI images; however, they are unable to reveal its dynamic performance and functionality. Ultrasound is introduced as a non-invasive, real-time quantitative tool to assess the dynamic biomechanics and integrity of C-spine. We developed a dual ultrasound system capable of measuring C-spine kinematics and intervertebral disc deformation stereographically. To demonstrate the feasibility of using ultrasound as a diagnostic tool for evaluating C-spine functionality.the system hardware and software were validated using PMMA bone phantoms at frequencies 1-8 Hz and human cadaveric C-spine to derive the dynamic biomechanical properties of functional spinal units.
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Duke Authors
Cited Authors
- Zheng, M; Masoudi, A; Buckland, D; Stemper, B; Yoganandan, N; Szabo, T; Snyder, B
Published Date
- October 20, 2014
Published In
Start / End Page
- 448 - 451
Electronic International Standard Serial Number (EISSN)
- 1948-5727
International Standard Serial Number (ISSN)
- 1948-5719
International Standard Book Number 13 (ISBN-13)
- 9781479970490
Digital Object Identifier (DOI)
- 10.1109/ULTSYM.2014.0111
Citation Source
- Scopus