Eugene J. Alexander,Thomas P. Andriacchi,Philipp Lang,Daniel Steines
申请号：
US12193907
公开号：
USRE043282E1
申请日:
2008.08.19
申请国别(地区):
US
年份:
2012
代理人:
摘要：
Methods are disclosed for assessing the condition of a cartilage in a joint, particularly in a human knee. The methods include converting an image such as an MRI to a three dimensional map of the cartilage. The cartilage map can be correlated to a movement pattern of the joint to assess the affect of movement on cartilage wear. Changes in the thickness of cartilage over time can be determined so that therapies can be provided. Information on thickness of cartilage and curvature of cartilage or subchondral bone can be used to plan therapy. Information on movement pattern can be used to plan therapy.
