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Development of a Tracking Dual-plane Fluoroscope for assessing musculoskeletal and orthopaedic kinematics: Adaption and implementation of two fluoroscopic C-Arms
Development of a Tracking Dual-plane Fluoroscope for assessing musculoskeletal and orthopaedic kinematics:
Adaption and implementation of two fluoroscopic C-Arms
**Background**
The Dual-plane tracking Fluoroscope (DuoFluo) project is a flagship project for the Interdisciplinary Master Project Platform (IMPP) that will employ the interdisciplinary expertise of Master students from HEST, MAVT, ITET and INFK. The idea is to create a tracking dual-plane video-fluoroscope for the accurate real-time assessment of 3D kinematics of natural, pathological or implanted joints in vivo and during complete cycles of a wide range of functional activities, including low- and high-speed motion, all while the subject is moving freely. Utilising considerable sponsorship and funding, the aim is to design and eventually build the large, high-speed tracking device in a collaborative effort across departments in a project that allows combined supervision and grading of Master theses working together to achieve a unique and clinically relevant measurement technology.
**Project**
Two synchronously running fluoroscopes compose the core of the moving dual plane fluoroscope. As conventional C-arms are not designed to measure dynamic movements, specific adaptions are required. Here, the cameras need to be optimized for the desired measurement frequency and shutter time. The rigid connection between image intensifier and source should be mechanically removed to allow a safe walking path between the two sides of the system. In addition, the two systems need to run exactly synchronously, but also be temporally aligned with other measurement systems (e.g. VICON). Communication and close collaboration with the manufacturer of the fluoroscopes is esential.
**Tasks**
10 % Literature review
20 % Evaluation of replacement parts
30 % Design of the reconstruction with CAD
30 % Implementation of the adaptations
10 % Preparation of report and presentation
**Skills**
- Technical background and understanding
- Good communication skills (with manufacturer)
- The successful candidate will be required to work closely in an interdisciplinary team, and should therefore possess excellent communication skills
**Background**
The Dual-plane tracking Fluoroscope (DuoFluo) project is a flagship project for the Interdisciplinary Master Project Platform (IMPP) that will employ the interdisciplinary expertise of Master students from HEST, MAVT, ITET and INFK. The idea is to create a tracking dual-plane video-fluoroscope for the accurate real-time assessment of 3D kinematics of natural, pathological or implanted joints in vivo and during complete cycles of a wide range of functional activities, including low- and high-speed motion, all while the subject is moving freely. Utilising considerable sponsorship and funding, the aim is to design and eventually build the large, high-speed tracking device in a collaborative effort across departments in a project that allows combined supervision and grading of Master theses working together to achieve a unique and clinically relevant measurement technology.
**Project**
Two synchronously running fluoroscopes compose the core of the moving dual plane fluoroscope. As conventional C-arms are not designed to measure dynamic movements, specific adaptions are required. Here, the cameras need to be optimized for the desired measurement frequency and shutter time. The rigid connection between image intensifier and source should be mechanically removed to allow a safe walking path between the two sides of the system. In addition, the two systems need to run exactly synchronously, but also be temporally aligned with other measurement systems (e.g. VICON). Communication and close collaboration with the manufacturer of the fluoroscopes is esential.
**Tasks**
10 % Literature review
20 % Evaluation of replacement parts
30 % Design of the reconstruction with CAD
30 % Implementation of the adaptations
10 % Preparation of report and presentation
**Skills**
- Technical background and understanding
- Good communication skills (with manufacturer)
- The successful candidate will be required to work closely in an interdisciplinary team, and should therefore possess excellent communication skills
The aim of this part of the DuoFluo project is to adapt the given C-arm fluoroscopes so that they can be used as a synchronous dual plane fluoroscope. An accurate analysis of the different measurement parameters and how to achieve their fulfillment is important.
The aim of this part of the DuoFluo project is to adapt the given C-arm fluoroscopes so that they can be used as a synchronous dual plane fluoroscope. An accurate analysis of the different measurement parameters and how to achieve their fulfillment is important.
As a flagship project of the new Interdisciplinary Master Project Platform (IMPP), there are a number of considerations and regulations that need to be respected. Each student participating in an IMPP project needs to be graded individually and competently from a Professor with the appropriate background (i.e. from the student’s home department). As a result, each student needs to ensure that a cooperating Prof from their home department would be happy to allow their participation in this project, as well as co-supervise (advise when needed), and help grade the student’s work.
Project contacts are as follows:
Laboratory for Movement Biomechanics: http://movement.ethz.ch/
Project leader: Dr. Renate List: rlist@hest.ethz.ch
Supervisor: Stefan Plüss: pluesss@hest.ethz.ch
Professor: Prof. Dr. William R. Taylor: taylorb@ethz.ch
As a flagship project of the new Interdisciplinary Master Project Platform (IMPP), there are a number of considerations and regulations that need to be respected. Each student participating in an IMPP project needs to be graded individually and competently from a Professor with the appropriate background (i.e. from the student’s home department). As a result, each student needs to ensure that a cooperating Prof from their home department would be happy to allow their participation in this project, as well as co-supervise (advise when needed), and help grade the student’s work.
Project contacts are as follows:
Laboratory for Movement Biomechanics: http://movement.ethz.ch/
Project leader: Dr. Renate List: rlist@hest.ethz.ch
Supervisor: Stefan Plüss: pluesss@hest.ethz.ch
Professor: Prof. Dr. William R. Taylor: taylorb@ethz.ch