2015 Fiscal Year Final Research Report
Integrated system for evaluation of kinematics and contact mechanics of knee joint
| Project/Area Number |
25420009
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| Research Category |
Grant-in-Aid for Scientific Research (C)
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| Allocation Type | Multi-year Fund |
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| Section | 一般 |
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| Research Field |
Materials/Mechanics of materials
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| Research Institution | Niigata University |
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Principal Investigator |
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| Co-Investigator(Kenkyū-buntansha) |
SAKAMOTO Makoto 新潟大学, 医歯学系, 教授 (80215657)
TANABE Yuji 新潟大学, 自然科学系, 教授 (60143020)
OMORI Go 新潟医療福祉大学, 健康科学部, 教授 (70283009)
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| Project Period (FY) |
2013-04-01 – 2016-03-31
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| Keywords | 生体力学 / 生体工学 / 医用画像 / 生体関節 / キネマティクス / MRI / ラジオグラフィ |
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| Outline of Final Research Achievements |
In order to investigate the kinematics and contact behavior at the knee joint, a novel 2D to 3D image matching technique utilizing MRI volume rendering of the knee was established. This technique can eliminate both the laborious task of contour extraction from bone in MR images and the radiation dose issue. Also, an assessment system for 3D weight-bearing alignment of the lower extremities using a slot radiography system was developed. This system produces high-speed full length X-ray imaging of the lower extremities while reducing patient exposure and small image distortion compared with conventional x-ray systems.
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| Free Research Field |
工学
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