Contactless ultrasound imaging for pediatric forearm fracture detection
Year: 2025
Type: article
Abstract: Pediatric forearm fractures are common, and while X-ray imaging is the standard for diagnosis, minimizing radiation exposure is critical. Ultrasound offers a non-invasive, radiation-free alternative, but its reliability depends on operator skill. This study presents a contactless ultrasound imaging approach for pediatric forearm fracture detection, in which the forearm is submerged in water while the ultrasound probe remains outside a purpose-built water tank. Manual imaging of phantoms and a human forearm demonstrates the feasibility of capturing high-quality images without direct contact. This approach improves patient comfort and safety and establishes a foundation for future robot-assisted automation and clinical validation.
Source: Infinite Science GmbH
Institutions: University of Lübeck, University Hospital Schleswig-Holstein
Language: English
Subfield: Radiology, Nuclear Medicine and Imaging
Field: Medicine
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: green
OpenAlex ID: W7135372455
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