Mechanical Engineering Faculty Research
Title
Towards Non-Invasive Assessment of the Elastic Properties of the Spinal Aqueduct
Document Type
Conference Proceeding
Publication Date
Summer 6-17-2009
Abstract
Analytical models are developed for cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) pressure wave propagation speed based on viscoelastic properties and geometry of the subarachnoid space (SAS). The models were compared to experimental tests on various compliant coaxial tube phantom models of the spinal SAS having different thicknesses and mechanical properties, with the ultimate goal of developing a noninvasive in vivo technique for determining the elastic properties of the spinal aqueduct.
Publication Title
ASME Proceedings | Flow Imaging In Vivo and In Vitro
Volume
SBC2009-206788
First Page
139
Last Page
140
Recommended Citation
Martin, Bryn A.; Royston, Thomas J.; Oshinski, John N.; and Loth, Francis, "Towards Non-Invasive Assessment of the Elastic Properties of the Spinal Aqueduct" (2009). Mechanical Engineering Faculty Research. 423.
https://ideaexchange.uakron.edu/mechanical_ideas/423