Comparative Orthopaedic Research Laboratory

Bone Deformity Clinical Case

A CT scan is performed for a patient with a forelimb bone deformity.

Dorsal MPR

A 3D reconstruction is made using imaging software.

3D Volume reconstruction

The bones are segmented to make a STL file, which is sent to the 3D printer. A life-size plastic bone model is built that can be used to plan and rehearse surgical correction.

Preoperative model showing wire joint references to guide alignment assessment.

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Postoperative model confirming successful correction of limb alignment.

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