A reference on the fundamental science of 3D imaging and its medical applications. It covers application areas such as: surgical planning, neuro-surgery, prosthesis design, brain imaging, and the assessment of clinical efficacy. It provides an understanding of the principles of biomedical visualization to students, scientists, and researchers.

In fact, one of the most important uses of 3D Imaging is in computer-assisted surgery.For example, in cancer surgery, computer images show the surgeon the extent of the tumor so that only the diseased tissue is removed. In short, 3D imaging provides clinicians with information that saves time and money. "3D Imaging in Medicine, Second Edition" provides a ready reference on the fundamental science of 3D imaging and its medical applications. The chapters have been written by experts in the field, and the technical aspects are covered in a tutorial fashion, describing the basic principles and algorithms in an easily understandable way. The application areas covered include: surgical planning, neuro-surgery, orthopedics, prosthesis design, brain imaging, analysis of cardio-pulmonary structures, and the assessment of clinical efficacy.The book is designed to provide a quick and systematic understanding of the principles of biomedical visualization to students, scientists and researchers, and to act as a source of information to medical practitioners on a wide variety of clinical applications of 3D imaging.

Three-Dimensional Imaging: Principles and Approaches. Three-Dimensional Imaging and Its Derivatives in Clinical Research and Practice. Quantification Using Three-Dimensional Imaging. Evaluation of Three-Dimensional Imaging. An Overview of Computer Integrated Surgery and Therapy. Three-Dimensional Computerized Tomography Angiography. Volume Visualization in Radiation Treatment. Three-Dimensional Imaging: Musculoskeletal Applications. Tarsal Joint Kinematics via Three-Dimensional Imaging. Index NTI/Sales Copy