Noncontact optical sensor for bone fracture diagnostics.

Authors :: Bishitz Y
Ozana N
Beiderman Y
Tenner F
Schmidt M
Mico V
Garcia J
Zalevsky Z
Source :: Biomedical optics express [Biomed Opt Express] 2015 Feb 03; Vol. 6 (3), pp. 651-7. Date of Electronic Publication: 2015 Feb 03 (Print Publication: 2015).
Publication Year :: 2015
Abstract: We present the first steps of a device suitable for detection of broken and cracked bones. The approach is based on temporal tracking of back reflected secondary speckle patterns generated when illuminating the limb with a laser and while applying periodic pressure stimulation via a loud speaker. Preliminary experiments are included showing the validity of the proposed device for detection of damaged bones.