Converting Medical Scans to 3D Models and Augmented Reality for Medical Education

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Medical imaging has revolutionized our ability to non-invasively peer into the body and spot problems. However, interpreting such images correctly is a skilled task, requiring years of specialized training. Medical scans show a series of 2D images representing a cross-sectional view of the body; so, identifying specific features and understanding how the image relates to the patient’s body is not straightforward. While 3D medical images can sometimes be created by stacking 2D images together, this typically requires specialized computers, software, and training, making such imagery less accessible for medical education. Illustrative images that can be created quickly and cheaply could greatly enhance medical education and would also be beneficial for clinicians. Read More

Original Article Reference

Summary of the paper ‘The potential of 3D models and augmented reality in teaching cross-sectional radiology’, in Medical Teacher, doi.org/10.1080/0142159X.2023.2242170

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For further information, you can connect with Dr. Leanne Lin on her webpage: medicine.umich.edu/dept/radiology/leanne-lin-md

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