CT Based Three Dimensional Geometric Model of Cervical Spine

Abstract:

In order to obtain high-quality analytical results of the finite element model, it is essential to construct a three dimensional geometric model. The paper reconstructed an accurate three dimensional geometric model of cervical spine segments (C4-C7). The process of reconstruction included three-dimensional reconstruction, smooth processing, contour generation, grid generation and fitting surface. Moreover, the result of reconstruction was evaluated ultimately. The model was validated to be smooth and reasonable, and could meet the requirements of finite element analysis. The method is not merely applied to reconstruct the geometric model of the cervical spine. It is a way to construct the model of the skeletal system of the human body.

• Periodical: Applied Mechanics and Materials (Volume 273)
• Pages: 588-592
• DOI: https://doi.org/10.4028/www.scientific.net/AMM.273.588
• Online since: January 2013
• Authors: Zhi Yuan Yan, Dong Mei Wu, Li Tao Zhang, Jun Zhao
• Keywords: Cervical Spine, Computed Tomography, Finite Element Model (FEM), Geometric Model

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