Research Article

Force-Sensor-Based Estimation of Needle Tip Deflection in Brachytherapy

Figure 2

(a) A needle’s bevel tip causes it to have a curved trajectory in tissue. (b) The needle’s bevel location, which is the angular position of the bevel relative to the needle axis, can be adjusted to steer the needle.
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