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Quantitative computed tomography (CT) methods are used to reconstruct the cross-sectional anatomy of individual femurs. Automatic contour detection algorithms and interactive editing are used to transform this data into 3-D models of the medullary canals. Each model is then used as input for a computerized implant design program whose output is a customized, exact-fit femoral intramedullary implant. It is hypothesized that a closer fitting implant will have better stress distribution to the bone, and therefore, greater longevity.
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Nelson, P.C., Robertson, D.D., Walker, P.S., Granholm, J.W. (1985). A Computerized Femoral Intrameduallary Implant Design Package Utilizing Computed Tomography Data. In: Lemke, H., Rhodes, M.L., Jaffee, C.C., Felix, R. (eds) Computer Assisted Radiology / Computergestützte Radiologie. Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-642-52247-5_65
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