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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jun. 08, 2010
Filed:
Mar. 02, 2009
Raphael Hirsch, Pittsburgh, PA (US);
James Osborn, Oakmont, PA (US);
Chian Kent Kwoh, Pittsburgh, PA (US);
Louis J. Denes, Pittsburgh, PA (US);
Daniel Huber, Pittsburgh, PA (US);
Raphael Hirsch, Pittsburgh, PA (US);
James Osborn, Oakmont, PA (US);
Chian Kent Kwoh, Pittsburgh, PA (US);
Louis J. Denes, Pittsburgh, PA (US);
Daniel Huber, Pittsburgh, PA (US);
University of Pittsburgh - Of The Commonwealth System of Higher Education, Pittsburgh, PA (US);
Abstract
A method of objectively quantifying assessments of joints having arthritis for purposes of assessment, diagnosis and treatment. The objective measurements utilize known imaging modalities including 3D scanning, thermal imaging, visible and near-infrared imaging and two-dimensional imaging to quantify swelling, heat distribution, erythema, and range or motion. The objective measurements can be combined in various ways to assess the extent of the disease and can be used to adjust treatment protocols.