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2022, Vol. 26 ›› Issue (12): 1922-1926Application of knee joint motion analysis in machanism based on three-dimensional image registration and coordinate transformationWang Jianping1, Zhang Xiaohui1, Yu Jinwei2, Wei Shaoliang1, Zhang Xinmin1, Xu Xingxin1, Qu Haijun1
Abstract: BACKGROUND: Research on movement process, data, and mechanism of the knee joint is helpful to design and modify a knee joint prosthesis, and improve the knee joint movement function according to its movement characteristics and biomechanical characteristics, so as to avoid sports injuries, improve sports performance and prolong sports life. The movement data of the knee joint are the basis for studying its mechanical properties. OBJECTIVE: According to the three-dimensional geometric model of the knee joint, to determine the movement data of the tibiofemoral joint and the patellofemoral joint at different flexion angles, thereby providing a new approach and reference for the kinematic analysis of complex spatial mechanisms such as robots and for the mechanical analysis and design of artificial prostheses. METHODS: First, the three-dimensional point cloud of the knee joint at 0°-120° static knee flexion was captured using computed tomography. Secondly, the combination of three-dimensional image registration and coordinate transformation was proposed to accurately analyze the relative motion of the knee joint. Three-dimensional images of the knee joint (including the femur, tibia, patella) in different flexion positions and their coordinates were presented in the same coordinate system. The orthogonal coordinate system of each bone tissue of the knee joint was then established. The movement of the knee joint was studied based on coordinate transformation using the Z-Y-X Euler angle method around the motion coordinate system. RESULTS AND CONCLUSION: (1)The motion data of the tibiofemoral and patellofemoral joints with 0°-120° of knee flexion were obtained in the five degrees of freedom, which offers a support for studying the mechanical properties of the knee joint and prosthetic design. This method could be used for the motion analysis of kinematics pairs under complex kinematics in mechanism. (2)To conclude, this method is proposed based on multi-static discrete medical images for kinematic measurement and analysis in human body. It can be conducted based on existing computed tomography scanning equipment and existing software, which has low cost and is easily understood. Moreover, this method is characterized by high measurement accuracy and the accuracy error is less than 1 mm. Key words:motion analysis, mechanism, three-dimensional image processing, image registration, coordinate transformation, knee joint, motion measurement, biomechanics |