From BBC Health - May 13, 2006 23:24
UK scientists are devising a way to monitor the progression of osteoarthritis - by listening to a patient's knee.
Scientists are devising a way to monitor the progression of osteoarthritis - by listening to a patient's knee.
A University of Central Lancashire team hope to harness a technique called acoustic emission, used by engineers to detect unsafe buildings and bridges.
The aim is to develop a hand-held device for GPs to use to analyse the high-frequency noises emitted by knees.
It could help assess whether arthritis is worsening or responding to therapy.