A new algorithm for recovering distal holes' pose in intramedullary nail

• Main Authors: Suthakorn, J., U-Thainual, P.
• Other Authors: Mahidol University. Faculty of Engineering. Department of Mechanical Engineering.
• Format: Article
• Language: English
• Published: 2011
• Subjects: Distal holes' pose; Intramedullary nail
• Online Access: https://repository.li.mahidol.ac.th/handle/123456789/3375
• Institution: Mahidol University

This study investigates a new algorithm to recover the 3-D pose (position and orientation) of distal holes in the intramedullary nail by using only three x-ray imaging projections, such as, AP (anterior/posterior) and lateral views. The algorithm is based on inverse kinematics approach.