Three-dimensional Simulation of Quantitative Ultrasound in Cancellous Bone using the Echographic Response of a Metallic Pin

Yoshiki Nagatani, Séraphin Guipieri, Vu-Hieu Nguyen +4

Degenerative discopathy is a common pathology which may require spine surgery. A metallic cylindrical pin is inserted into the vertebral body to maintain soft tissues and may be us…