Innovations in medical image processing for the design of custom medical devices and implants

• Main Author: Boelen, E.
• Other Authors: Central University of Technology, Free State, Bloemfontein
• Format: Others
• Language: en_US
• Published: Journal for New Generation Sciences, Vol 8, Issue 2: Central University of Technology, Free State, Bloemfontein 2015
• Subjects: CT/MRI; Image processing; Rapid product development; Medical devices; Custom design
• Online Access: http://hdl.handle.net/11462/557

Published Article === In this article we will describe the use of 3D medical image information of individual patients as well as selected patient populations, combined with CAE tools and processes, in the rapid product development of custom and standard implantable devices. The combination of medical image information with CAE methods such as CAD, RP, FEA and CFD, allows the engineer to develop implantable devices faster and better, with optimized designs tailored to the anthropometry of the targeted patient (population), using virtual instead of mechanical prototype testing. Case studies will be demonstrated for a variety of surgical fields such as orthopaedic, cranio-maxillofacial and cardiovascular surgery.