Radiography
Volume 16, Issue 1 , Pages 78-83, February 2010

A review of the issues surrounding three-dimensional computed tomography for medical modelling using rapid prototyping techniques

  • Richard Bibb

      Affiliations

    • Department of Design & Technology, Loughborough University, Ashby Road, Loughborough, Leicestershire LE11 3TU, United Kingdom
    • Corresponding Author InformationCorresponding author. Tel.: +44 1509 228333.
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  • John Winder

      Affiliations

    • Health & Rehabilitation Sciences Research Institute, University of Ulster, Shore Road, Newtownabbey, BT37 0QB, United Kingdom
    • Tel.: +44 28 9036 8440.

Received 13 January 2009; received in revised form 21 July 2009; accepted 3 October 2009.

Abstract 

This technical note aims to raise awareness amongst radiographers of the application of Computed Tomography data in the production of models using Rapid Prototyping technologies. It also aims to provide radiographers with recommendations that will assist them in providing three-dimensional Computed Tomography data that can fulfil the requirements of medical modelling. Potential problem areas in data acquisition and transfer are discussed and suggestions are given for methods that aim to avoid these.

Keywords: 3D modelling, Medical rapid prototyping, Anatomical models, Computed tomography

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PII: S1078-8174(09)00099-6

doi:10.1016/j.radi.2009.10.005

Radiography
Volume 16, Issue 1 , Pages 78-83, February 2010

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