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We have applied computer programs originally developed for craniofacial surgery planning and evaluation to complex musculoskeletal problems. These computer programs reformat ordinary CT scans into black and white images of the three-dimensional osseous surfaces found in the scanned volume. These reformatted three-dimensional CT scan images increase the utility of CT scan examinations of complex osseous structures, such as the wrist, spine hip, knee and shoulder. The software, which operates on an unmodified commercially available CT scanner, can produce high-quality surface reconstruction from CT scan slices without operator intervention. No special knowledge of the principles used in the reconstruction methods is needed to successfully use the programs.

Langue : ANGLAIS

Identifiant basis : 1985002836