SonoBox: development of a robotic ultrasound tomograph for the ultrasound diagnosis of paediatric forearm fractures
The SonoBox project represents a significant step forward in paediatric fracture diagnostics, offering a safer, more comfortable alternative to traditional X-ray imaging. By automating the imaging process and removing the need for direct contact, SonoBox has the potential to improve clinical efficiency, reduce patient discomfort, and broaden the scope of ultrasound applications. Further research and development will focus on validating its effectiveness in clinical settings and exploring its utility in other medical and veterinary applications.
Authors
- Ludger Tüshaus (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7997-6396)
- Floris Ernst (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0474-6673)
- Jonas Osburg (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4707-6611)
Institutions
- University Hospital Schleswig-Holstein (DE)
- University of Lübeck (DE)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Frontiers in Robotics and AI
- Published
- 2024-08-21
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.3389/frobt.2024.1405169
- Primary Topic
- Bone fractures and treatments
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00