Noninvasive photoacoustic tomography of human peripheral joints toward diagnosis of inflammatory arthritis
Optics Letters, Vol. 32, Issue 20, pp. 3002-3004 (2007)
http://dx.doi.org/10.1364/OL.32.003002
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Abstract
The feasibility of photoacoustic tomography (PAT) in imaging human peripheral joints in a noninvasive manner was demonstrated through studies of cadaver human fingers. Based on the intrinsic optical contrast, intra- and extra-articular tissue structures in the finger at the levels of the joints were visualized successfully with satisfactory spatial resolution. The imaging depth of PAT in the near-infrared region enables the cross-sectional imaging of a human finger as a whole organ. As a novel technology with unique advantages, PAT holds promise for early diagnosis of inflammatory joint disorders and accurate monitoring of disease progression and response to therapy.
© 2007 Optical Society of America
OCIS Codes
(170.0110) Medical optics and biotechnology : Imaging systems
(170.3880) Medical optics and biotechnology : Medical and biological imaging
(170.5120) Medical optics and biotechnology : Photoacoustic imaging
ToC Category:
Medical Optics and Biotechnology
History
Original Manuscript: July 10, 2007
Manuscript Accepted: August 15, 2007
Published: October 9, 2007
Virtual Issues
Vol. 2, Iss. 11 Virtual Journal for Biomedical Optics
Citation
Xueding Wang, David L. Chamberland, and David A. Jamadar, "Noninvasive photoacoustic tomography of human peripheral joints toward diagnosis of inflammatory arthritis," Opt. Lett. 32, 3002-3004 (2007)
http://www.opticsinfobase.org/vjbo/abstract.cfm?URI=ol-32-20-3002
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