Method for creating a digital atlas of 3d models of human anatomy for prosthetics
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.15276/opu.1.71.2025.16Keywords:
3D modeling, 3D reconstruction, specialized database, information technology, digital atlas, personalized medicine, prosthetics, clinical decision supportAbstract
Modern methods of 3D modeling and computer graphics play a key role in medicine, particularly in the development of personalized prostheses and implants. The use of 3D scanning technology enables specialists to accurately assess the extent of damage to the human body and to create detailed digital models of the affected areas. This opens new perspectives in diagnostics, surgical planning, and the production of customized prosthetic and implantable devices. The application of 3D reconstruction allows physicians to design medical devices that precisely replicate the anatomical structures of a specific patient. The implementation of such methods facilitates the selection of optimal treatment strategies, accelerates patient recovery, and improves the overall efficiency of the therapeutic process. Currently, there are numerous digital atlases of the human body; however, most of them are not specialized for prosthetic applications, which complicates the reconstruction of limbs considering individual anatomical features of patients. The aim of this work is to develop a method for creating a digital atlas of 3D human anatomy models to support clinical decision-making in prosthetics. The digital atlas provides an effective system for managing anatomical 3D models, with the capability of adapting data formats for 3D printing or reconstruction. It also enables the storage of precise anatomical characteristics in a structured form, specifically as descriptions of reference limb models linked to a specialized database, ensuring convenient data access and processing. As a result, the accuracy of 3D reconstruction is significantly improved, the process of prosthesis design is simplified, diagnostics and surgical planning are enhanced, and medical professionals gain effective access to anatomical 3D models and supporting information.
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