School of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering,
Singapore
Research Article
3D Morphometric Analysis of Human Vertebrae C3-T3 Using CT Images Reconstruction
Author(s): Teo Ee Chon, Holsgrove Timothy and Haiblikova StepankaTeo Ee Chon, Holsgrove Timothy and Haiblikova Stepanka
Vertebral morphometry is important for spinal analysis, diseases diagnosis and improved implant designs. New technologies available allow us to develop a simple and efficient process of obtaining accurate data of threedimensional (3D) vertebral geometry to create a wide and comprehensive database of vertebral dimension for further research.
The primary aim of this study is to introduce a simple and precise technique of vertebral dimension measurement. The technique involves the segmentation of CT scans of a Caucasian male cadaver’s head and torso specimen to reconstruct 3D images of C1-T3 using 3D imaging processing software (ScanIP Academic, Synopsys Inc.), and 3D modelling software (ANSYS SpaceClaim). A systematic way of defining specific Cartesian coordinate system is done on all reconstructed vertebrae’ images and various standard vertebral parameters are det.. Read More»
DOI:
10.4172/2165-7939.1000391
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