Clinical Ultrasound
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Clinical Efficacy of Ultrasound-Assisted Scoliosis-Specific Exercise in Mild-Grade Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis
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2025
Here, we present a protocol to evaluate ultrasound-assisted scoliosis-specific exercise in adolescents with mild idiopathic scoliosis, with participants randomly assigned to a training program conducted three times per week for three months, followed by a three-month observation period, providing real-time feedback on intercostal muscle activation and breathing control.
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Clinical Effects of Ultrasound-Guided Acupotomy in Knee Osteoarthritis Treatment
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2024
This paper introduces the operation method of ultrasound-guided acupotomy for knee osteoarthritis, which can reduce synovial thickness and improve knee joint function. It has the advantages of precise target, low treatment risk, few complications, and high safety.
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High-frequency Ultrasound Imaging of the Abdominal Aorta
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2023
Source: Amelia R. Adelsperger, Evan H. Phillips, and Craig J. Goergen, Weldon School of Biomedical Engineering, Purdue University, West Lafayette, Indiana High-frequency ultrasound systems are used to acquire high resolution images. Here, the use of a state-of-the-art system will be demonstrated to image the morphology and hemodynamics of small pulsatile arteries and veins found in mice and rats. Ultrasound is a relatively inexpensive, portable, and versatile method for the noninvasive...
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Diagnostic Ultrasound Imaging of Mouse Diaphragm Function
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2014
Diagnostic ultrasound imaging has proven to be effective in diagnosing various respiratory diseases in human and animal subjects. We demonstrate a comprehensive ultrasound protocol utilized by Dr. Zuo's lab to analyze diaphragm kinetics specifically in mouse models. This is also a non-invasive research technique which can provide quantitative information on mouse respiratory muscle function.
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A Novel Application of Musculoskeletal Ultrasound Imaging
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2013
We describe a new ultrasound-based vector tissue Doppler imaging technique to measure muscle contraction velocity, strain and strain rate with sub-millisecond temporal resolution during dynamic activities. This approach provides complementary measurements of dynamic muscle function and could lead to a better understanding of mechanisms underlying musculoskeletal disorders.
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It serves as the interface between electronic control and acoustic measurement. Electrical pulses drive the transducer to produce sound waves, while returning echoes are converted back into signals for image formation. This bidirectional conversion lets one device support both transmission and reception, a central bioengineering requirement for real-time visualization.
Echo strength depends on reflections at boundaries where tissues have different acoustic impedances. Stronger or weaker returning signals provide contrast between neighboring structures, allowing the system to distinguish internal interfaces. In bioengineering, this relationship connects material properties with image appearance and supports characterization of engineered or diseased tissues.
Doppler processing analyzes frequency shifts produced by motion and uses them to estimate blood-flow motion. This extends imaging beyond static anatomical structure, making the technique relevant to cardiovascular assessment and other questions involving circulation. For bioengineers, the signal-processing step illustrates how measured wave changes can be translated into physiological information.
Real-time display links image acquisition with immediate visual assessment, which is especially relevant when ultrasound supports image-guided procedures or evaluations of cardiovascular and fetal anatomy. Instead of limiting the system to stored structural views, this capability helps users observe anatomy and tissue-related findings as the examination proceeds, supporting responsive clinical interpretation.
Clinical Ultrasound supports image-guided procedures, cardiovascular assessment, fetal assessment, and characterization of engineered or diseased tissues. These applications span anatomy, function, and tissue properties rather than relying on a single type of examination. Its noninvasive operation and absence of ionizing radiation further support its role across these settings.
In bioengineering, the method motivates advances in sensors, signal processing, therapeutic systems, and personalized care. Quantitative imaging also creates a route to measure tissue-related information, while portability supports practical clinical use. Together, these features connect device design and computation with patient-specific assessment and the study of engineered or diseased tissues.