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2 <strong>Medical</strong> modelling<br />
that are commonly used. Chapters 2, 3, 4 and 5 follow the logical sequence<br />
<strong>of</strong> stages in the medical modelling process as shown in Table 1.1. Each<br />
chapter describes the technologies and processes used in each stage in<br />
general terms for those not familiar with them or new to the fi eld, whilst<br />
the following case studies illustrate a number <strong>of</strong> diverse applications that<br />
have been carried out in recent years. Where appropriate, the case studies<br />
include cross-references to particular sections <strong>of</strong> Chapters 2–5 as a reminder,<br />
to eliminate repetition or to enable the reader to begin by reading case<br />
studies and then fi nd the relevant technical information easily without<br />
necessarily having to read the whole book in chapter order.<br />
By its very nature, medical modelling has brought together the fi elds<br />
<strong>of</strong> engineering and medicine. Consequently, this book aims to satisfy the<br />
needs <strong>of</strong> both fi elds as they work together on medical modelling. <strong>The</strong>refore,<br />
whilst it is not possible to cover every medical or technical defi nition here,<br />
this chapter <strong>of</strong>fers a brief introduction to some anatomical terminology for<br />
the benefi t <strong>of</strong> engineers new to the fi eld, whilst later chapters and the case<br />
studies in particular include additional notes to explain specialist technical<br />
or medical terms as and when they occur. Where such an explanation<br />
requires a longer or more detailed description an explanatory note may be<br />
found in Chapter 8, which also contains glossaries <strong>of</strong> technical and medical<br />
terms and abbreviations. <strong>The</strong>re are also recommendations for further<br />
reading at the end <strong>of</strong> some chapters to enable those with particular interests<br />
to develop their knowledge further.<br />
Table 1.1 <strong>The</strong> stages <strong>of</strong> the medical modelling process<br />
Step 1<br />
<strong>Medical</strong> imaging for rapid prototyping<br />
Select the optimal modality<br />
Set appropriate protocols<br />
Scan the patient<br />
Step 2<br />
Export data media and format<br />
Export the data from the scanner in an appropriate format<br />
Transfer it to the RP laboratory<br />
Step 3<br />
Working with medical scan data<br />
Isolate data relating to the tissues or organs to be modelled<br />
Save and transfer the data in the correct format for the RP process to be used<br />
Step 4<br />
Physical reproduction – rapid prototyping technologies<br />
Building the model<br />
Cleaning, fi nishing or sterilising as required<br />
Deliver the model to the clinician
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