Freehand 3D Ultrasound Calibration: A Review

Freehand three-dimensional (3D) ultrasound is a technique for acquiring 3D ultrasound data by measuring the trajectory of a conventional 2D ultrasound probe as a clinician moves it across an object of interest.

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