Non-invasive method of measuring resonant frequency of a human tibia in vivo. Part 1.
We describe a method for measuring resonant frequency of a human tibia in vivo. Although the main reason for this measurement is the assessment of a fractured tibia, we emphasize the special instrumentation required; in particular the novel techniques which are used to overcome the difficulty of obtaining results through skin and soft tissue.
Collier
R J
RJ
Electronic Engineering Laboratories, The University, Canterbury, Kent,UK.
Donarski
R J
RJ
D000162:Acoustics; D001696:Biomechanical Phenomena; D006801:Humans; D008954:Models, Biological; D012879:Skin Physiological Phenomena; D013977:Tibia / Q000502:physiology*; D013978:Tibial Fractures / Q000175:diagnosis; D014159:Transducers; D014732:Vibration