| A review of rapid prototyping (RP) techniques in the medical and biomedical sector. | |
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PMID: 11105287 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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The evolution of rapid prototyping (RP) technology is briefly discussed, and the application of RP technologies to the medical sector is reviewed. Although the use of RP technology has been slow arriving in the medical arena, the potential of the technique is seen to be widespread. Various uses of the technology within surgical planning, prosthesis development and bioengineering are discussed. Some possible drawbacks are noted in some applications, owing to the poor resolution of CT slice data in comparison with that available on RP machines, but overall, the methods are seen to be beneficial in all areas, with one early report suggesting large improvements in measurement and diagnostic accuracy as a result of using RP models. |
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Authors:
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P A Webb |
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Publication Detail:
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Type: Journal Article; Review |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Journal of medical engineering & technology Volume: 24 ISSN: 0309-1902 ISO Abbreviation: J Med Eng Technol Publication Date: 2000 Jul-Aug |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2001-03-06 Completed Date: 2001-05-31 Revised Date: 2005-11-16 |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 7702125 Medline TA: J Med Eng Technol Country: ENGLAND |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 149-53 Citation Subset: IM |
Affiliation:
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Regional Medical Physics Department, North Tees General Hospital, Stockton-on-Tees, UK. |
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Biomedical Engineering* Computer-Aided Design* Humans Image Processing, Computer-Assisted* Magnetic Resonance Imaging Models, Anatomic* Prostheses and Implants* Prosthesis Implantation* Surgical Procedures, Operative Therapy, Computer-Assisted Tomography, X-Ray Computed* |
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