Abstract
This report describes Rapid Prototyping (RP) -aided assessment and preoperative planning for treatment of bilateral multifocal pelvic limb deformities in a 1 year old German Shepherd dog. Computed tomography (CT) scans were acquired on a General Electric CT scanner and converted to solid models using Mimics software from Materialise. Stereolithography patterns were prototyped using QuickCast build style on a SLA-190. Room temperature vulcanized silicone molds were constructed and three sets of polyurethane patterns were cast for pre-surgical planning and rehearsal. The paper compares traditional osteotomy planning procedures using only radiographs and 2D CT images to planning with full-scale physical biomodels. The biomodels had a clearly beneficial impact on the accuracy of surgery and positively influenced the clinical outcome.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 37-42 |
Number of pages | 6 |
Journal | Rapid Prototyping Journal |
Volume | 9 |
Issue number | 1 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Feb 4 2003 |
Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- Medical
- Rapid prototyping
- Surgery
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Mechanical Engineering
- Materials Science(all)