PROGRESS: Completed Project	PROJECT REF: NA
PROJECT TITLE: Tissue Ultrasound Palpation System
PROJECT DESCRIPTION: Introduction: Traditionally, the stiffness of human soft tissue is qualitatively assessed by menas of palpation, i.e. one has to feel subjectively with fingers. this lacks scientific backing and cannot be proven quantitatively. This novel Tiisue Ultrasound Palpation Systems (TUPS) developed by the PolyU is a world leading Objective Tissue Tester. It consists of a finger-sized probe with an ultrasound transducer and a load sensor. Special features and advantages: - Provide an objective and quantative assessment of body tissues - Can be used on different body locations. Applications: - Stiffness measurement of residual limb tissue of amputees in quantitative prosthetic socket design - Assessment of diabetic foot tissue - Assessment of post-radiotherapy neck tissues fibrosis - Assessment of biomechanical propertise of articular cartilage - Assessment of burn and surgical scar tissues
FOCUS AREA(S): Medical Diagnostics and Devices
KEYWORDS: human soft tissue measurement, stiffness tester
MODE OF COLLABORATION: licensing, consultancy
STATUS PATENT: Granted	PATENT NO: NA
ORGANIZATION: The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
CONTACT PERSON: Dr. Yongping Zheng	EMAIL: rczheng@polyu.edu.hk
TEL: (852)-27667664	FAX: (852)-23624365
WEBSITE:	DATE: 02/01/2005