Nakagami statistics-based photoacoustic spectroscopy used for label-free assessment of bone tissue

Opt Lett. 2023 Feb 1;48(3):656-659. doi: 10.1364/OL.477011.

Abstract

Quick identification of abnormal molecular metabolism of bone tissues is challenging. Photoacoustic (PA) spectroscopy techniques have great potential in molecular imaging. However, most of them are amplitude-dependent and easily affected by the light deposition, especially for bone tissues with high optical scattering. In this Letter, we propose a Nakagami statistics-based PA spectroscopy (NSPS) method for characterizing molecules in bone tissues. We indicate that the NSPS curve can intelligently identify changes in the content of molecules in bone tissues, with a high disturbance-resisting ability. The NSPS has remarkable potential for use in the early and rapid detection of bone diseases.

MeSH terms

  • Bone and Bones / diagnostic imaging
  • Photoacoustic Techniques*
  • Scattering, Radiation
  • Spectrum Analysis / methods
  • Ultrasonography / methods