Parametric identification of compact bones by ultrasonic interferometry

Martine Pithioux (1) , P Lasaygues (2) , P Chabrand (3)

1 ISM - Institut des Sciences du Mouvement Etienne Jules Marey
2 O&I - Ondes et Imagerie
3 LABM - Laboratoire d'Aérodynamique et de Biomécanique du Mouvement

The aim of the present study was to determine the mechanical properties of bones. For this purpose, an ultrasonic method was used to determine acoustic parameters such as the longitudinal and transversal celerities. Waves propagating through bovine femoral bones were studied and the Young's modulus E and Poisson's ratio v were deduced.

Domaines: Biomécanique [physics.med-ph]

Martine Pithioux, P Lasaygues, P Chabrand. Parametric identification of compact bones by ultrasonic interferometry. COMPUTER METHODS IN BIOMECHANICS AND BIOMEDICAL ENGINEERING - 3, 2001, Unknown, Unknown Region. pp.495-500. ⟨hal-01438706⟩