Abstract
The thermomechanical effect of 1.56-μm fibre laserpulses on intervertebral disc cartilage has been studied usingac conductivity measurements with coaxial electrodes integrated with an optical fibre for laser radiation delivery to thetissue. The observed time dependences of tissue conductivitycan be interpreted in terms of hydraulic effects andthermomechanical changes in tissue structure. The laserinduced changes in the electrical parameters of the tissue areshown to correlate with the structural changes, which werevisualised using shadowgraph imaging. Local ac conductivitymeasurements in the bulk of tissue can be used to develop adiagnostic/monitoring system for laser regeneration ofintervertebral discs.
Talk to us
Join us for a 30 min session where you can share your feedback and ask us any queries you have
Schedule a callDisclaimer: All third-party content on this website/platform is and will remain the property of their respective owners and is provided on "as is" basis without any warranties, express or implied. Use of third-party content does not indicate any affiliation, sponsorship with or endorsement by them. Any references to third-party content is to identify the corresponding services and shall be considered fair use under The CopyrightLaw.
