Statistical, Morphometric, Anatomical Shape Model (Atlas) of Calcaneus.
The aim was to develop a morphometric and anatomically accurate atlas (statistical shape model) of calcaneus. The model is based on 18 left foot and 18 right foot computed tomography studies of 28 male individuals aged from 17 to 62 years, with no known foot pathology. A procedure for automatic atlas included extraction and identification of common features, averaging feature position, obtaining mean geometry, mathematical shape description and variability analysis. Expert manual assistance was included for the model to fulfil the accuracy sought by medical professionals. The proposed for the first time statistical shape model of the calcaneus could be of value in many orthopaedic applications including providing support in diagnosing pathological lesions, pre-operative planning, classification and treatment of calcaneus fractures as well as for the development of future implant procedures.
Department of Biomedical Engineering, Wroclaw University of Technology, Wroclaw, Poland.
Aleksandra U
AU
Melinska
Regional Specialist Hospital, Research and Development Centre, Wroclaw, Poland.
Patryk
P
Romaszkiewicz
Department of General Radiology, Interventional Radiology and Neuroradiology, Wroclaw Medical University, Wroclaw, Poland.
Justyna
J
Wagel
Department of General Radiology, Interventional Radiology and Neuroradiology, Wroclaw Medical University, Wroclaw, Poland.
Marek
M
Sasiadek
Department of Biomedical Engineering, Wroclaw University of Technology, Wroclaw, Poland.
D Robert
DR
Iskander
D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D002111:Calcaneus / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D008953:Models, Anatomic; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed