• DocumentCode
    2921463
  • Title

    Simple multifunctional angle measurement method in orthopaedic

  • Author

    Seng, Lee Thian ; Kassim, Abdul Yazid Mohd ; Yusof, Siti Fairuz ; Abdulah, Suhail ; Yusof, Shahril ; Hamid, Hamzaini Abdul ; Sulaiman, Riza

  • Author_Institution
    Dept. of Industrial Computing, Faculty of Information Science and Technology, National University Malaysia, Malaysia
  • Volume
    1
  • fYear
    2008
  • fDate
    26-28 Aug. 2008
  • Firstpage
    1
  • Lastpage
    7
  • Abstract
    Few types of angle measurementin orthopedic diagnosis process have been studied (Cobb’s Angle, Q-Angle, Bohler’s Angle and Intermetatarsal Angle). A standard and simple multifunctional angle measurement method was identified to help diagnosis and analysis work in orthopedic radiology. Some basic mathematic theorems and equations have been applied to make sure the reliability of the method. The angle measurement method was then tested in an application named OrthokneeTMwith successful results.
  • fLanguage
    English
  • Publisher
    ieee
  • Conference_Titel
    Information Technology, 2008. ITSim 2008. International Symposium on
  • Conference_Location
    Kuala Lumpur
  • Print_ISBN
    978-1-4244-2327-9
  • Electronic_ISBN
    978-1-4244-2328-6
  • Type

    conf

  • DOI
    10.1109/ITSIM.2008.4631623
  • Filename
    4631623