Method and device for quantitative dynamic evaluation of skeletal muscles functionality
AssigneesAmid S.R.L., Fondazione Apostolo
InventorsLaura Bertele, Carlo Apostolo, Gianni Pedrizzetti, Giovanni Tonti
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Abstract
The invention relates to a method for quantitative dynamic evaluation of skeletal muscles functionality comprising the following steps: a) receiving one or more sequences of two-dimensional or three- dimensional echographic images of the muscle under investigation; b) transforming such sequence or sequences of images in sequences of measurements of deformations and/or strain rates in more spatial locations of the muscle or the muscles to evaluate; c) outputting such sequences of spatial measurements in numeric and/or graphical format. A corresponding device is also disclosed.
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Method for quantitative dynamic evaluation of skeletal muscles functionality, characterized in comprising the following steps:
- a) receiving one or more sequences of two-dimensional or three-dimensional echographic images of the muscle under investigation;
- b) transforming such sequence or sequences of images in sequences of measurements of deformations and/or strain rates in more spatial locations of the muscle or the muscles to evaluate;
- c) outputting such sequences of spatial measurements in numeric and/or graphical format.
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