On the Detection of Bone Cracks by Shock Wave Propagation.

Authors

Mostafa Mohamed, Associate Professor.,Industrial Production Engineering Department., Faculty of Engineering., El-Mansoura University., Mansoura., Egypt. (On leave for King Abdulaziz University., Jeddah., Saudi Arabia)

Corresponding Author

Mohamed, Mostafa

Subject Area

Production Engineering and Mechanical Design

Article Type

Original Study

Abstract

The present experimental work aims to give an objective assessment for the integrity of bone due to crack existence. A simple, non-invasive and practical method for detection of bone cracks and monitoring the healing progress of bone fractures was presented. The technique used is based on monitoring shock wave propagation in a long bone with a progressively increasing defect in the bony cortex. Significant relationships were found between the relative size of the bone discontinuity, and the resonance frequencies, the transmission coefficient, the wave velocity, the transit time across the fracture and the transmissibility.

Recommended Citation

Mohamed, Mostafa (2021) "On the Detection of Bone Cracks by Shock Wave Propagation.," Mansoura Engineering Journal: Vol. 18 : Iss. 3 , Article 18.
Available at: https://doi.org/10.21608/bfemu.2021.165765