Could "Black Bone" MRI scans be used to create 3D models?

Jodelle Maglaya | | Health Imaging | Artificial Intelligence

“Black Bone” MRI scans, which offer a radiation-free method of imaging the head and neck, were tested by researchers as an alternative to CT scanning being used to produce 3D objects.

The authors of the study tested their hypothesis using Black Bone scanning on adult and infant patients. To test the accuracy of their approach, they used a cube phantom test evaluating the differences between CT scans and the Black Bone approach.

“The feasibility of producing anatomical 3D models has been demonstrated, thus offering a potential non-ionizing alternative to CT for the craniofacial skeleton,” wrote the authors.

Data suggested that this new approach produces enough files which are needed to create 3D printing surgical models.

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Black Bone MRI: scanning approach for 3D printed surgical models

Jodelle Maglaya

Jodelle joined TriMed Media Group in 2016 as a senior writer, focusing on content for Radiology Business and Health Imaging. After receiving her master's from DePaul University, she worked as a news reporter and communications specialist.

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