title: Clinical applications of three-dimensional magnetic resonance image analysis.
abstract: A methodology for measuring the kinematic parameters of joints in vivo has been refined using the technique of computerized three-dimensional reconstruction from magnetic resonance images. A research protocol has been developed to establish a classification of normal and pathologic foot function that will have broad clinical application. Development of algorithms for a computer-directed program that can predict resultant kinematics and joint morphometry for a given osteotomy or osseous remodeling procedure will assist the surgeon in preoperative surgical planning.
authors.affiliation: Department of Surgery, Pennsylvania College of Podiatric Medicine, Philadelphia 19107, USA.
authors.forename: G R
authors.initials: GR
authors.lastname: Bauer
authors.forename: H J
authors.initials: HJ
authors.lastname: Hillstrom
authors.forename: J K
authors.initials: JK
authors.lastname: Udupa
authors.forename: B E
authors.initials: BE
authors.lastname: Hirsch
mesh_terms: D000842:Ankle / Q000502:physiology; D001696:Biomechanical Phenomena; D005528:Foot / Q000502:physiology*; D006801:Humans; D007091:Image Processing, Computer-Assisted; D008279:Magnetic Resonance Imaging; D010027:Osteotomy; D011300:Preoperative Care