Automatic modeling of an orthotic bracing for nonoperative correction of PectusCarinatum

Pectus Carinatum is a deformity of the chest wall, characterized by an anterior protrusion of the sternum, often corrected surgically due to cosmetic motivation. This work presents an alternative approach to the current open surgery option, proposing a novel technique based on a personalized orthosi...

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Main Author: Vila, João L. (author)
Other Authors: Rodrigues, Pedro L. (author), Moreira, António H. J. (author), Fonseca, Jaime C. (author), F. Rodrigues, Nuno (author)
Format: article
Language:eng
Published: 2013
Subjects:
3D image processing
Mesh processing
Nonoperative treatment
Pectus Carinatum
Online Access:http://hdl.handle.net/11110/512
Country:Portugal
Oai:oai:ciencipca.ipca.pt:11110/512

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http://hdl.handle.net/11110/512

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