Ultrasound-Based Navigation System for Minimally Invasive Fracture Reduction

Overview

This non-radioactive, cost-effective system uses ultrasound imaging for real-time three-dimensional reconstruction and surgical navigation in minimally invasive fracture reduction and internal fixation. By employing advanced imaging techniques, it enhances surgical precision while ensuring patient safety and reducing radiation exposure. This innovative approach ultimately improves outcomes in orthopedic procedures, making it a valuable tool for surgeons.

Problem addressed

By providing detailed visualization of elbow fractures and precise navigation for intramedullary nail implanting, the system enhances surgical precision while minimizing errors.

Innovation

Ultrasound 3D Reconstruction
Real-Time Fracture Reduction by Using Ultrasonic Imaging
Navigation of Intramedullary Nail Implanting

Key impact

Cost-Effective
Non-radiative
Enhance Surgical Precision and Shorten Rehabilitation Time
Reduced Pain and Scarring

Award

49th International Exhibition of Inventions Geneva - Gold Medal

Application

Different Hospital

The Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK)

Founded in 1963, The Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK) is a forward-looking comprehensive research university with a global vision and a mission to combine tradition with modernity, and to bring together China and the West. CUHK teachers and students hail from all around the world. Four Nobel laureates are associated with the university, and it is the only tertiary institution in Hong Kong with recipients of the Nobel Prize, Turing Award, Fields Medal and Veblen Prize sitting as faculty in residence. CUHK graduates are connected worldwide through an extensive alumni network. CUHK undertakes a wide range of research programmes in many subject areas, and strives to provide scope for all academic staff to undertake consultancy and collaborative projects with industry.

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