Polarization sensitive optical coherence tomography in equine bone

J. W. Jacobs; S. J. Matcher

doi:10.1117/12.808858

18 February 2009 Polarization sensitive optical coherence tomography in equine bone

J. W. Jacobs, S. J. Matcher

Proceedings Volume 7166, Optics in Bone Biology and Diagnostics; 716608 (2009) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.808858
Event: SPIE BiOS, 2009, San Jose, California, United States

Abstract

Optical coherence tomography (OCT) has been used to image equine bone samples. OCT and polarization sensitive OCT (PS-OCT) images of equine bone samples, before and after demineralization, are presented. Using a novel approach, taking a series of images at different angles of illumination, the polar angle and true birefringence of collagen within the tissue is determined, at one site in the sample. The images were taken before and after the bones were passed through a demineralization process. The images show an improvement in depth penetration after demineralization allowing better visualization of the internal structure of the bone and the optical orientation of the collagen. A quantitative measurement of true birefringence has been made of the bone; true birefringence was shown to be 1.9x10^-3 before demineralization increasing to 2.7x10^-3 after demineralization. However, determined collagen fiber orientation remains the same before and after demineralization. The study of bone is extensive within the field of tissue engineering where an understanding of the internal structures is essential. OCT in bone, and improved depth penetration through demineralization, offers a useful approach to bone analysis.

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J. W. Jacobs and S. J. Matcher "Polarization sensitive optical coherence tomography in equine bone", Proc. SPIE 7166, Optics in Bone Biology and Diagnostics, 716608 (18 February 2009); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.808858

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