title: Design of thoracolumbosacral orthosis (TLSO) braces using CT/MR.
abstract: The field of orthotics has gained scientific attention over the last few years. Its objective is to correct, adjust, or modify the operation of human limbs, joints, or muscles. Thoracolumbosacral orthosis (TLSO) braces are used by scoliosis and postoperative patients who need back correction and/or support. The anatomic dimensions for TLSO braces have been acquired mainly by casting the patient. Casting is a time-proven method for obtaining surface geometry, but it can be inconvenient in certain situations. For example, casting might not be suitable for postoperative and trauma patients owing to the risk of further injury. Such prohibitive cases can still be handled safely by X-ray CT or MR scanning. This article presents an alternative method for data acquisition of TLSO patients' anatomic dimensions using CT/MRI. The experimental results show the method to be statistically accurate, efficient, and feasible compared with the conventional casting method.
authors.affiliation: BioSculptor Corporation, Department of Industrial Engineering, University of Miami, Coral Gables, FL 33124-0623, USA.
authors.forename: H
authors.initials: H
authors.lastname: Eldeeb
authors.forename: N
authors.initials: N
authors.lastname: Boubekri
authors.forename: S
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Asfour
authors.forename: T
authors.initials: T
authors.lastname: Khalil
authors.forename: A
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Finnieston
mesh_terms: D017076:Computer-Aided Design; D004867:Equipment Design; D006801:Humans; D008159:Lumbar Vertebrae / Q000503:physiopathology; D008279:Magnetic Resonance Imaging; D009989:Orthotic Devices; D012447:Sacrum / Q000503:physiopathology; D012600:Scoliosis / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000628:therapy; D013131:Spine / Q000503:physiopathology*; D013904:Thoracic Vertebrae / Q000503:physiopathology; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed