Abstract |
There exists an unmet need for an optical coherence tomography (OCT) delivery scheme that is simple, robust, and applicable to general surgical applications. To deliver the beam in a narrow form factor, optical borescopes present an attractive potential solution. We present a method for enabling endoscopic delivery of OCT using a handheld rigid borescope adapted to a low-cost OCT engine. The system reduces the distal profile of the scanner, enabling application of the system in otherwise hard-to-access regions. The clinical potential of this design is demonstrated through real-time quantification of articular cartilage thickness, a primary biomarker of joint health during osteoarthritis. This platform has the potential to enable use of OCT for real-time feedback during arthroscopic surgery.
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Authors | Evan T Jelly, Zachary A Steelman, Adam Wax |
Journal | Optics letters
(Opt Lett)
Vol. 44
Issue 22
Pg. 5590-5593
(Nov 15 2019)
ISSN: 1539-4794 [Electronic] United States |
PMID | 31730120
(Publication Type: Journal Article)
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Topics |
- Animals
- Cartilage, Articular
(anatomy & histology, diagnostic imaging)
- Hindlimb
- Mechanical Phenomena
- Optical Devices
- Swine
- Tomography, Optical Coherence
(instrumentation)
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