Open AccessThree-dimensional–Printed Computed Tomography–Based Bone Models for Spine Surgery Simulation
Author(s) -
Philipp Stefan,
Michael Pfandler,
Marc Lazarovici,
Matthias Weigl,
Nassir Navab,
Ekkehard Euler,
Julian Fürmetz,
Simon Weidert
Publication year - 2020
Publication title -
simulation in healthcare
Language(s) - Uncategorized
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.685
H-Index - 49
eISSN - 1559-713X
pISSN - 1559-2332
DOI - 10.1097/sih.0000000000000417
Subject(s) - 3d printed , cancellous bone , surgical planning , workflow , fluoroscopy , haptic technology , computer science , 3d printing , computed tomography , artificial intelligence , biomedical engineering , medicine , radiology , anatomy , engineering , mechanical engineering , database
We present a novel 3-dimensional (3D) printing method for low-cost and widely available reproduction of computed tomography (CT)-based synthetic bone models for spine surgery simulation, optimized to reproduce realistic haptic properties. The method allows reproduction of either normal or abnormal patient anatomy. The models are fluoroscopy compatible and contain deformities and fractures present in the underlying CT data.