Main description:

This text provides an overview of the fundamental principles of computer-aided orthopedic surgery before launching into clinical applications and practical examples of its implementation. Following a question-and-answer format, the authors share their own experiences in the field and impart a wealth of information on image processing, geometric characterizations of human beings, hardware design, development tools, and regulatory constraints. For graduate students, surgeons, and biomedical engineers, this book is a valuable refresher course and explanatory reference in computer-aided surgery.

Contents:

Introduction and general background Ch1-How to build a numerical model of the patient? a) Image based approaches a. Modalities b. Segmentation c. Visualization d. Quantification e. Registration i. Multimodal approaches ii. Intra-operative registration b) NonImage based approaches a. Morphologic approaches (Ankle center) b. Functional approaches (Hip center) c. Morpho-functionnal (Knee center) d. Statistical shape model Ch2-How to plan the surgery? Toward morpho-functional procedures a) Basic level based on bone models b) Intermediate level: introduction of soft tissue information c) Advanced level: morpho-functional planning Ch3-How to perform the surgery? a) Navigation of jigs b) Mechanical fitting of custom jigs c) Semi or fully active Robots Ch4-Design and development: how to succeed? a) Tools b) Legal and regulatory constraints c) Validation Ch5-Does chaos improve economic and clinical outcomes?