CT Scan of Hip

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This is a project undertaken by two students for an Engineering and Design fair, where they showcased their work at regional and state levels. Their abstract reads as follows: "The researchers utilized 3D Slicer computer software to create and print 3D models from one researcher's CT scan. Two building procedures were employed to create 3D models. Building procedure 1, the seed planting method, was more tedious and less accurate. In contrast, building procedure 2, the shifting display preset method produced better results. The model created using this second method served as the example in the survey. The responses of the survey supported the purpose of the project - to determine if respondents believed that 3D models of medical scans would improve their understanding of their anatomy. Medical professionals demonstrated a higher average understanding of the physician's explanation due to their medical backgrounds, indicating they were more likely to comprehend a medical image compared to typical patients. This outcome was anticipated and reinforced the notion that the audience benefiting from having 3D models - those without medical backgrounds - displayed greater interest in the model; however, since medical professionals maintained a high average, they also acknowledged the potential benefits of these models. Consequently, 3D modeling of medical images would benefit all society by enhancing doctor-patient relationships and overall patient healthcare." They utilized the program 3D Slicer to prepare the CT scan for printing. Post-processing involved the use of Microsoft Model Repair and Meshmixer.