A new method for determining cross-sectional shape and area of soft tissues

摘要: Assessment of the mechanical properties soft tissues requires accurate measurement cross-sectional area. To date, techniques for determining areas ligaments and tendons have been less than ideal due to tissues' complex geometries fact that they deform easily under an applied external load. A new procedure has developed area by means image reconstruction technique based on measurements from collimated laser beams. Using this procedure, actual shape specimen cross-section can also be determined. The results are demonstrated highly accurate, methodology does not require contact with specimen.