Methods and device for improving broadband ultrasonic attenuatio

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1998-03-23

2000-06-20

Jaworski, Francis J.

Surgery

Diagnostic testing

Detecting nuclear, electromagnetic, or ultrasonic radiation

600449, A61B 800

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active

060772247

ABSTRACT:
The invention provides for ultrasonic methods and devices that provide for reproducible positioning of an ultrasonic transducer(s) in the heel using anatomic landmarks for broadband ultrasonic attenuation or speed of sound measurements. The invention provides for improved interrogation devices that reproducibly position transducer(s) over an interrogation site in the heel.

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