Computerized surgical simulation with 3D reconstruction of upper limbs
Chen, W.; Hou, C.; Gou, S.; Lu, P.
Sheng Wu Yi Xue Gong Cheng Xue Za Zhi 17(3): 292-294
2000
ISSN/ISBN: 1001-5515 PMID: 11285839 Document Number: 517523
This paper reports our study on how to realize computerized surgical simulation through reconstructing 3D anatomy of upper limbs. CT images and serial sections of upper limbs were matched to reconstruct 3D images. We compiled the computer programs of 3D reconstruction and surgical simulation with borland C++ computer language, and built 3D digital model of anatomic structure of upper limbs. The results showed that all structures reconstructed could be displayed alone, in any group or totally. While operating, we could choose one of three segments of the upper limbs model and operate on any parts and in any direction. The surgical simulation system could be used to design operative schemes, choose the best operative paths, and teach the processes of operations and anatomy. It could run in 586-personal computers.