A stress wave propagation technique for bone repair study

The diagnosis of a bone fracture and its rate of heating still remains a problem among orthopedic surgeons. An acoustic technique based on stress-wave propagation is developed. The technique is used on laboratory in vitro bones and on in vivo (human) bones to diagnose a fracture. The rate of healing of the fracture is also studied. The technique developed is quick, economical, reliable, portable, and safe for both the patient and the operator.<
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