Aesthetically pleasing and symmetrical breasts are the goal of reconstructive breast surgery. Sometimes, however, multiple procedures are needed to improve a reconstructed breast's symmetry and appearance. In order to avoid additional corrective procedures, we have developed a new method that uses a reverse engineering technique to produce what we call a new breast replica cast (NBRC). The NBRC is a mould of the contralateral healthy breast, designed according to preoperative laser 3D images. During surgery, the mould is used to help shape the new breast. With this method, we are able to achieve breast symmetry in terms of volume, projection, contour, and position on the chest wall more accurately, more quickly, and more safely than before.
COBISS.SI-ID: 12064539
Inappropriate footwear is an important risk factor for diabetic foot ulcers, especially in patients with deformed legs and sensory neuropathy. The present study evaluates the method for measuring the leg with three-dimensional laser measuring system, to collect data on the size and shape of the legs in a population of diabetic patients and to assess the viability of marketing footwear in a variety of length and width numbers to the left and right leg. 415 patients were examined clinically and legs were measured by three-dimensional laser measuring system. We calculated indices of claw toe and hallux valgus, the levels of indices, and differences in dimensions between left and right leg. Most survey participants had legs of different sizes (absolute difference in length of 3.05 2.75 mm of length less than one number). Deformation index values are between patients with clinically established deformity and those without statistically significant differences. Sensitivity of the method applied to investigate the distinctive profile by ensuring claw toe was 70.7%, hallux valgus 64.0%, specificity 73.5% and 79.4%. About half of diabetic patients have asymmetric and deformed legs. It would be reasonable to offer to the market footwear in a variety of length and width numbers to the left and right leg. Method for measuring the three-dimensional laser sensor is useful for identifying lameness.
COBISS.SI-ID: 12181019
Method based on laser multiple-line triangulation and color modulation allows us measurement of the full 3D shape of the body in motion. The presented method was applied to the case of measuring the shape of feet in motion. Such measurements open new insight into the biomechanics of walking, because it allows simultaneous tracking of foot deformation in three-dimensional space.
COBISS.SI-ID: 11917595