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Examples
Case 1: Bone mass on Right Shoulder
14 year old student presented ith a painful lump on the right shoulder.
X-rays showed the bony mass which looked benign.
Due to its size and position, removal was anticipated to be difficult
and the proximity to several nerves increased the risk of complications.
A plain CT scan was obtained and a 3D model created using TLA software.
Because this could be easily and quite conveniently demonstrated
to the patient and his parents in the normal consulting room, they
could understand both the process to remove the tumour, plus the
risks involved. As the muscles could also be visualised, the actual
surgical approach could be planned in 3D.
The tumour was succesfully removed and histology confirm the benign
nature. That the patient could appreciate the extent of bone removal
and the risk of postoperative fracture ensured compliance during
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Case 2: Ectopic bone around Right Elbow
27 year old male who was involved in a crushing injury to the right
arm. There was extensive soft tissue damage anterior to the elbow
and the vascular injury was addressed with a vein graft to the brachial
artery. The skin defect was covered with a free lattisimus dorsi
muscle free flap, which was anastomosed to the vein graft. Post
operative progress was complicated by ectopic bone formation around
the elbow, blocking motion.
Removing the abnormal bone was going to be difficult due to involvement
of the the vein graft and associated free flap. By obtaining a CT
arteriogram using a IV bolus of contrast in the opposite arm, the
vessels could be visualised and, using TLA software, a 3D image
was created from the plain CT data. This image could then be accessed
in the Operating Theatre by the surgeon in real time to visualiise
the bone and vasular relationship as desired. The exact position
of the free flap vessels could be determined by direct measurement,
and the strategic bone connections identified.
 
The ectopic bone was removed succesfully without damaging any of
the vascular structures, and the patient regained better motion.
Further recovery of hand function is anticipated.
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3: Pelvic Fracture
37 year old motor cyclist struck by a car. Severe injuries to left
hemi pelvis and on plain x-rays the optimum approach was difficult
to define. Even on plain CT scan the fracture conformation was not
well understood.
Using TLA software a 3D image of the pelvic fracture was created
from the plain CT data and this allowed the surgeon to plan crarefully
the approach, anticipate the fixation technique required and then
expain and show the patient what was involved.
The fracture was successfully reduced and stabilised. The surgeon
was able to approach the fracture with much greater confidence having
preplanned the operation in 3D pre-operatively. |
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Case 4: 3D SPECT CT IMAGES
The screen shot images show two levels of activity, on the low res CT GE Hawkeye, showing arthritis in the base of the R 2nd CMC joint, and L distal RU joint.
We have combined the 3D CT data and the bone scan data. There are 3 levels of nuc intensity, with the final darker area showing the area of concern, both in the 2nd metacarpal base, and the dru joint, although the second area did not have much localised symptoms.
The specific localisation in 3D was very helpful as the main area of damage was on the ulnar side of the base of his 2nd metacarpal.
These are the low res images form the Machine at RadiologySA in Adelaide, but does show how usefuk they could be.
 
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