Method and apparatus for evaluating the progress of osteoporosis

Details Method and apparatus for evaluating the progress of osteoporosis Method and apparatus for evaluating the progress of osteoporosis

1994-09-30

1996-07-16

Jaworski, Francis

Surgery

Truss

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A61B 808

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055357504

ABSTRACT:
An ultrasonic signal is transmitted to a heel bone or patella of a person being examined to obtain data of velocity of transmission propagation. The data which is obtained is computerized through calculation to compute a two-dimensional ratio of a compact bone to a bone structure (Au) from a one-dimensional ratio of a compact bone to a bone structure (Eu). Then, a chart is drawn to suffice an Au for which a fractal geometry is utilized to compare the chart with an image of an Au of a healthy person who is under the same condition in sex and age. The portions different from each other are then sorted by color for evaluating the progress of osteoporosis.

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