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
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.
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
DOI :
10.1109/ITSIM.2008.4631623