Virtual 3D planning and guidance of mandibular distraction osteogenesis

We present a system for 3D planning and pre-operative rehearsal of mandibular distraction osteogenesis procedures. We describe two primary architectural components: a planning system that allows geometric bone manipulation to rapidly explore various modifications and configurations, and a visuohaptic simulator that allows both general-purpose training and preoperative, patient-specific procedure rehearsal. We provide relevant clinical background, then we describe the underlying simulation algorithms and their application to craniofacial procedures. Key Words: surgical simulation, surgical planning, craniofacial surgery, distraction osteogenesis

• Type: Conference
• Year: 2003
• Where: CARS
• Authors: Michael Meehan, Calvin R. Maurer Jr., Torsten Rohlfing, Ramin Shahidi, Amrit K. Rao, Sabine Girod
• Keywords: CARS 2003, Distraction Osteogenesis, Distraction Osteogenesis Procedures, Medical Imaging, Patient-specific Procedure Rehearsal