Optimizing Marker Implantation for 3D Kinematic Tracking in X-ray Videos.

Authors

Julia Wildau, Emanuel Andrada, Dirk Arnold

Published in

Journal of biomechanical engineering. Pages 1-22. Jul 14, 2026. Epub Jul 14, 2026.

Abstract

For a detailed analysis of complex movements, such as disturbed locomotion, a combination of common approaches is helpful (calculation of 3D kinematics, measurements of myoelectrical activities, and ground reaction forces). The use of internal markers increased the accuracy of motion capturing and allowed the calculation of kinematics in 3D space, even long-axis rotation. Two implantation methods were designed and compared concerning their accuracy. Therefore, a double set of tantalum beads was implanted into the right forelimb of rats (test method vs. glued reference). Our results showed that injecting the beads (1) via needle was the fastest method but caused considerable relative movements to the bones, which effected the angular 3D calculation (Ø RMS 3.4-31.6°), especially in the humerus. However, (2) embedding the internal markers into the muscles close to the periosteum enabled comparable results as the glued reference (Ø RMS 1.3-7.5°) while the surgery became easier and faster.

PMID:
42446915
Bibliographic data and abstract were imported from PubMed on 14 Jul 2026.

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