Project Overview

The ankle and foot are commonly scanned using Computed Tomography (CT) machines. There is currently no device for both positioning the feet and applying a measurable load on them during a CT scan. This team will design and build a foot holder for a GE CT scanner that contains no metal or radiopaque materials within the scanning field, allows the patient’s feet to be held in a standardized neutral position, is easily cleaned and disinfected, and is lightweight for easy transportation around the facility. The foot holder must also be securely attached to the CT scanning table. Additionally, we will develop a method to use and measure a force against the feet so that the force simulates a weight-bearing image.

Files

• Midsemester Presentation (March 9, 2007)
• Project Design Specification (March 14, 2007)
• Midsemester Report (March 14, 2007)
• Poster Presentation (May 5, 2007)
• Final Design Report (May 8, 2007)

Contact Information

Team Members

• Arin Ellingson - Team Leader
• Ben Schoepke - Communicator
• Anika Lohrentz - BSAC
• Alice Tang - BWIG

Advisor and Client

• Prof. Paul Thompson - Advisor
• Ken Schreibman - Client

Related Projects

• Spring 2007: CT Foot Loader
• Fall 2006: Feet holder for CT scanners