Methods and systems for image-guided placement of implants

Details Methods and systems for image-guided placement of implants Methods and systems for image-guided placement of implants

2007-03-20

2007-03-20

Bali, Vikkram (Department: 2624)

Image analysis

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Biomedical applications

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10448263

ABSTRACT:
Methods and computer systems for determining the placement of an implant in a patient in need thereof comprising the step of analyzing intensity-based medical imaging data obtained from a patient, isolating an anatomic site of interest from the imaging data, determining anatomic spatial relationships with the use of an algorithm, wherein the algorithm is optionally automated.

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