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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Oct. 02, 2012
Filed:
Sep. 04, 2006
Erik B. Dam, Copenhagen, DK;
Jenny Folkesson, San Francisco, CA (US);
Paola Pettersen, Koege, DK;
Ole F. Olsen, Vaerloese, DK;
Mads Nielsen, Dragoer, DK;
Claus Christiansen, Morcote, CH;
Erik B. Dam, Copenhagen, DK;
Jenny Folkesson, San Francisco, CA (US);
Paola Pettersen, Koege, DK;
Ole F. Olsen, Vaerloese, DK;
Mads Nielsen, Dragoer, DK;
Claus Christiansen, Morcote, CH;
Synarc Inc., Newark, CA (US);
Abstract
A method for the analysis of three dimensional scan data representing an articular cartilage is provided to extract a quantitative parameter indicative of joint pathology. A measure of local curvature of the cartilage is determined within a region of interest. The value of the quantitative parameter of this joint derived from this measure is compared with the value of a similar quantitative parameter previously established in respect of healthy joints and/or joints characterized by a pathology.