scholarly journals An Automated Three-Dimensional Bone Pose Tracking Method Using Clinical Interleaved Biplane Fluoroscopy Systems: Application to the Knee

2020 ◽  
Vol 10 (23) ◽  
pp. 8426
Author(s):  
Cheng-Chung Lin ◽  
Tung-Wu Lu ◽  
Jia-Da Li ◽  
Mei-Ying Kuo ◽  
Chien-Chun Kuo ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Imaging System ◽  
Three Dimensional ◽  
Pose Tracking ◽  
Model Based ◽  
X Ray Imaging ◽  
Custom Made ◽  
Optical Motion ◽  
Optical Motion Capture ◽  
Tibiofemoral Kinematics ◽  
Biplane Fluoroscopy

Model-based tracking of the movement of the tibiofemoral joint via a biplane X-ray imaging system has been commonly used to reproduce its accurate, three-dimensional kinematics. To accommodate the approaches to existing clinical asynchronous biplane fluoroscopy systems and achieve comparable accuracy, this study proposed an automated model-based interleaved biplane fluoroscopy image tracking scheme (MIBFT) by incorporating information of adjacent image frames. The MIBFT was evaluated with a cadaveric study conducted on a knee specimen. The MIBFT reproduced skeletal poses and tibiofemoral kinematics that were in good agreement with the standard reference kinematics provided by an optical motion capture system, in which the root-mean-squared (Rms) errors of the skeletal pose parameters ranged from 0.11 to 0.35 mm in translation and 0.18 to 0.49° in rotation. The influences of rotation speed on the pose errors were below 0.23 mm and 0.26°. The MIBFT-determined bias, precision, and Rms error were comparable to those of the reported model-based tracking techniques using custom-made synchronous biplane fluoroscopy. The results suggested that the further use of the clinical imaging system is feasible for the noninvasive and precise examination of dynamic joint functions and kinematics in clinical practice and biomechanical research.

scholarly journals Reconstruction of Three-Dimensional Tibiofemoral Kinematics Using Single-Plane Fluoroscopy and a Personalized Kinematic Model

2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (20) ◽  
pp. 9415
Author(s):  
Cheng-Chung Lin ◽  
Hsuan-Lun Lu ◽  
Tung-Wu Lu ◽  
Chia-Yang Wang ◽  
Jia-Da Li ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Image Registration ◽  
Knee Joint ◽  
Imaging System ◽  
Kinematic Model ◽  
Three Dimensional ◽  
Plane Motion ◽  
Registration Accuracy ◽  
Single Plane ◽  
Model Based ◽  
Tibiofemoral Kinematics

Model-based 3D/2D image registration using single-plane fluoroscopy is a common setup to determine knee joint kinematics, owing to its markerless aspect. However, the approach was subjected to lower accuracies in the determination of out-of-plane motion components. Introducing additional kinematic constraints with an appropriate anatomical representation may help ameliorate the reduced accuracy of single-plane image registration. Therefore, this study aimed to develop and evaluate a multibody model-based tracking (MbMBT) scheme, embedding a personalized kinematic model of the tibiofemoral joint for the measurement of tibiofemoral kinematics. The kinematic model was consisted of three ligaments and an articular contact mechanism. The knee joint activities in six volunteers during isolated knee flexion, lunging, and sit-to-stand motions were recorded with a biplane X-ray imaging system. The tibiofemoral kinematics determined with the MbMBT and mediolateral view fluoroscopic images were compared against those determined using biplane fluoroscopic images. The MbMBT was demonstrated to yield tibiofemoral kinematics with precision values in the range from 0.1 mm to 1.1 mm for translations and from 0.2° to 1.3° for rotations. The constraints provided by the kinematic model were shown to effectively amend the nonphysiological tibiofemoral motion and not compromise the image registration accuracy with the proposed MbMBT scheme.

Design and Marker-Based Validation of a Biplane Fluoroscopy System for Studying the Foot and Ankle

2012 ◽  
Author(s):  
Joseph M. Iaquinto ◽  
Richard Tsai ◽  
Michael J. Fassbind ◽  
David R. Haynor ◽  
Bruce J. Sangeorzan ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Precise Measurement ◽  
Three Dimensional ◽  
The Body ◽  
Initial Evaluation ◽  
Foot And Ankle ◽  
Research Groups ◽  
The Past ◽  
Model Based ◽  
Biplane Fluoroscopy ◽  
Model Based Analysis

The ability to accurately measure three dimensional (3D) bone kinematics is key to understanding the motion of the joints of the body, and how such motion is altered by injury, disease, and treatment. Precise measurement of such kinematics is technically challenging. Biplane fluoroscopy is ideally suited to measure bone motion. Such systems have been developed in the past for both radiographic stereo-photogrammetric analysis (RSA) [1] and the more challenging model-based analysis [2]. Research groups have studied the knee [3,4], shoulder [5] and ankle [6] motion with similar techniques. The work presented here is an initial evaluation of the performance of our system, i.e., a validation that this in-house system can detect magnitudes of motion on-par with other existing systems.

A model-based tracking method for measuring 3D dynamic joint motion using an alternating biplane x-ray imaging system

2018 ◽  
Vol 45 (8) ◽  
pp. 3637-3649 ◽  
Author(s):  
Cheng-Chung Lin ◽  
Jia-Da Li ◽  
Tung-Wu Lu ◽  
Mei-Ying Kuo ◽  
Chien-Chung Kuo ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Imaging System ◽  
Joint Motion ◽  
Tracking Method ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Model Based ◽  
X Ray Imaging

scholarly journals Tomosaic: efficient acquisition and reconstruction of teravoxel tomography data using limited-size synchrotron X-ray beams

2018 ◽  
Vol 25 (5) ◽  
pp. 1478-1489 ◽  
Author(s):  
Rafael Vescovi ◽  
Ming Du ◽  
Vincent de Andrade ◽  
William Scullin ◽  
Dogˇa Gürsoy ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Imaging System ◽  
Three Dimensional ◽  
Computing System ◽  
X Rays ◽  
X Ray ◽  
High Penetration ◽  
X Ray Imaging ◽  
Software Modules ◽  
Dimensional Reconstruction ◽  
Tomography Data

X-rays offer high penetration with the potential for tomography of centimetre-sized specimens, but synchrotron beamlines often provide illumination that is only millimetres wide. Here an approach is demonstrated termed Tomosaic for tomographic imaging of large samples that extend beyond the illumination field of view of an X-ray imaging system. This includes software modules for image stitching and calibration, while making use of existing modules available in other packages for alignment and reconstruction. The approach is compatible with conventional beamline hardware, while providing a dose-efficient method of data acquisition. By using parallelization on a distributed computing system, it provides a solution for handling teravoxel-sized or larger datasets that cannot be processed on a single workstation in a reasonable time. Using experimental data, the package is shown to provide good quality three-dimensional reconstruction for centimetre-sized samples with sub-micrometre pixel size.

A Dynamic Position Measurement Method for Destructive Process of Structures Using Image Processing

2004 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hiroshi Nishizawa ◽  
Satoshi Fujita ◽  
Osamu Furuya
Keyword(s):  
Image Processing ◽  
High Precision ◽  
High Speed ◽  
Spherical Surface ◽  
Three Dimensional ◽  
Measuring System ◽  
Position Measurement ◽  
Surface Emission ◽  
Optical Motion ◽  
Optical Motion Capture

In order to clarify the destruction mechanism of large structures in large seismic movements, a non-contacting displacement measurement system with a three-dimensional dynamic position with high precision is required. We have developed a three-dimensional measuring system with image processing using optical motion capture technology. This system consists of light emitting markers installed on the object structure and plural high speed cameras which obtain images of markers’ movement simultaneously, to measure the dynamic position of the three dimensional spatial coordinates of the markers. In order to measure the dynamic position with high precision, we have ever developed sub-pixel processing method which is able to measure very small displacements of the markers by analyzing the luminance distribution. Moreover, we have developed a new marker of spherical surface emission type which formed the luminance profile to improve furthermore the accuracy in rotational movement. Shaking tests were carried out with this measuring system and the results indicated that this system using new markers had sufficient accuracy within errors of a few millimeters in the structure of a 4 meter cube. Consequently, we have acquired the potential to apply to the measurement to the 3-D Full Scale Earthquake Testing Facility (E-Defense).

scholarly journals Comparison of modelling and tracking methods for analysing elbow and forearm kinematics

2019 ◽  
Vol 233 (11) ◽  
pp. 1113-1121 ◽  
Author(s):  
Wei Wang ◽  
Dongmei Wang ◽  
Mariska Wesseling ◽  
Bin Xue ◽  
Feiyue Li
Keyword(s):  
Three Dimensional ◽  
Optimal Estimation ◽  
Elbow Flexion ◽  
Coordinate Systems ◽  
Kinematic Data ◽  
Measurement Protocol ◽  
Flexion Extension ◽  
Good Consistency ◽  
Optical Motion ◽  
Optical Motion Capture

This study aimed to find an optimal measurement protocol of elbow and forearm kinematics using different modelling and tracking methods. Kinematic data of elbow flexion/extension and forearm pronation/supination was acquired using optical motion capture from 12 healthy male volunteers. Segment coordinate systems for humerus, forearm, radius, ulna, and hand were defined. Different tracking methods, using anatomical markers or rigid or point maker clusters, were used to compute the three-dimensional rotations. Marker placement errors were assessed to evaluate the rigid body assumption. Multiple comparisons demonstrated statistical differences between tracking methods: compared to using only anatomical markers, tracking using clusters reduced the estimated range of pronation/supination by 14.9%–43.2%, while it estimated increased flexion/extension by 5.3%–9.1%. The study suggests using only anatomical markers exerts the optimal estimation of elbow and forearm kinematics. Modelling using the coordinate systems of the humerus and forearm and of the humerus and ulna, respectively, demonstrated good consistency with literature and are correspondingly regarded as the most appropriate approach for measuring pronation/supination and flexion/extension. The results are valuable in establishing a measurement protocol for analysing elbow and forearm kinematics, avoiding confusions and misinterpretations in communicating results from different methodologies.

Research on Intangible Cultural Heritage Based on Motion Capture

2014 ◽  
Vol 568-570 ◽  
pp. 676-680
Author(s):  
Si Xi Chen ◽  
Shu Chen
Keyword(s):  
Cultural Heritage ◽  
Motion Capture ◽  
Low Cost ◽  
Three Dimensional ◽  
Intangible Cultural Heritage ◽  
Three Dimensional Model ◽  
Motion Data ◽  
Optical Motion ◽  
Capture Method ◽  
Optical Motion Capture

The application of digital technology on the protection of intangible cultural heritage is a major topic of research in recent years. The motion capture technology of protection will gradually replace the traditional recording methods such as texts, pictures and videos. It is valuable to build a high-fidelity, high-modular and low-cost digital platform for choreographic data collection and extended application. This paper studies the intangible cultural heritage of Quanzhou breast-clapping dance, one of the most famous choreographic intangible cultural heritages from China with standard optical motion capture method. The data are acquiring and processing after the dance motion capture, we binds the motion data and three-dimensional model using Motion Builder and build digital demonstration platform base on an OGRE engine to display the movements. The viewer can view at any angle and distance. The system can be easily applied in motion intangible cultural heritages protection project. Furthermore, the system can be provided versatile motion data for additional use.

scholarly journals KINEMATIC DIFFERENCES IN LEFT-RIGHT SIDE IN BLOCKING AMONG COLLEGE WOMEN'S VOLLEYBALL PLAYERS IN JAPAN

2021 ◽  
Vol 10 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Koki Numata ◽  
Yoshie Motoshima ◽  
Koji Hamada ◽  
Misato Sakanaka ◽  
Shunsuke Murakami ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Three Dimensional ◽  
Block System ◽  
Left Handed ◽  
Motion Time ◽  
Volleyball Players ◽  
Optical Motion ◽  
The Difference ◽  
Optical Motion Capture ◽  
Women's Volleyball ◽  
Better Than

In recent years, the attacking tactics of top-level teams have been dominated by a combination of four attackers. The basic approach to defending against this move is to block in the direction of the toss (Read Block System). This study compares and examines the difference between the left and right sides of the crossover step of women's volleyball players using the read block system. Fifteen Japanese college women's volleyball players (age: 20.1±1.1 years, height: 169.3±5.5 cm) were eligible for the study. A time-synchronized 16 camera Mac3D optical motion capture systems (Motion Analysis Co.) and 10 force plates (Tec Gihan Co.) were used to determine three dimensional (3-D) coordinates of 38 retroreflective markers. The players were told that the toss from the setter would go up randomly in one of the left or right direction, and they were asked to block in response to the toss from the centre of the net. The results showed that the performance of the jump height (p = 0.04, d =0.50), maximum block reach (p = 0.01, d =0.51), and motion time (p =0.02, d =0.75) was better than the left, and the effect size was large. Since most of the subjects in this study were right-handed (two of the Opposites were left-handed), it is assumed that they tended to perform better on the left side, which is a block stepping similar to spike stepping. However, some players may not use the spiking hand, so individualized instruction is required.

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