Novel combination of reverse engineering and rapid prototyping in medicine

Novel combination of reverse engineering and rapid prototyping in medicine

The technologies of reverse engineering and rapid prototyping are emerging as useful new tools in medicine. One application is of particular interest in orthopaedic, dental and reconstructive surgery. It involves the imaging, modelling and replication (as a physical model) of a patient's bone s...

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Veröffentlicht in:South African journal of science 1999-08, Vol.95 (8), p.327-328
Hauptverfasser: Schenker, R, De Beer, DJ, Du Preez, WB, Thomas, ME, Richter, P W
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Sprache:eng
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New tools in medicine
Orthopaedic, dental and reconstructive surgery
Rapid prototyping
Reverse engineering
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Zusammenfassung:The technologies of reverse engineering and rapid prototyping are emerging as useful new tools in medicine. One application is of particular interest in orthopaedic, dental and reconstructive surgery. It involves the imaging, modelling and replication (as a physical model) of a patient's bone structure.
ISSN:0038-2353