Measuring Three-Dimensional Thorax Motion Via Biplane Radiographic Imaging: Technique and Preliminary Results.
Recommended Citation
Baumer TG, Giles JW, Drake A, Zauel R, and Bey MJ. Measuring three-dimensional thorax motion via biplane radiographic imaging: Technique and preliminary results. J Biomech Eng 2016; 138(1)
Document Type
Article
Publication Date
1-1-2016
Publication Title
Journal of biomechanical engineering
Abstract
Measures of scapulothoracic motion are dependent on accurate imaging of the scapula and thorax. Advanced radiographic techniques can provide accurate measures of scapular motion, but the limited 3D imaging volume of these techniques often precludes measurement of thorax motion. To overcome this, a thorax coordinate system was defined based on the position of rib pairs and then compared to a conventional sternum/spine-based thorax coordinate system. Alignment of the rib-based coordinate system was dependent on the rib pairs used, with the rib3:rib4 pairing aligned to within 4.4 ± 2.1 deg of the conventional thorax coordinate system.
Medical Subject Headings
Humans; Imaging, Three-Dimensional; Middle Aged; Movement; Radiography, Thoracic; Scapula; Thorax; Tomography, X-Ray Computed
PubMed ID
26592901
Volume
138
Issue
1
