A VR-system supporting symmetry related cranio-maxillofacial surgery
Burgert, O.; Seifert, S.; Salb, T.; Gockel, T.; Dillmann, R.üd.; Hassfeld, S.; Mühling, J.
Studies in Health Technology and Informatics 94: 33-35
2003
ISSN/ISBN: 0926-9630 PMID: 15455859 Document Number: 566429
The reconstruction of patients with large deformations in the facial area should consider functional aspects as well as aesthetical ones. In this paper, an integrated virtual reality system which allows bone manipulation, osteotomy planning, calculation of implants for soft tissue and bones combined with the calculation of the post-operative appearance is presented. It is a valuable tool for a wide range of cranio-maxillofacial surgeries. Due to the generalized approach of the underlying algorithms, it is a basis for further clinical applications in other surgical fields.