A haptics-assisted cranio-maxillofacial surgery planning system for restoring skeletal anatomy in complex trauma cases
Cranio-maxillofacial (CMF) surgery to restore normal skeletal anatomy in patients with serious trauma to the face can be both complex and time-consuming. But it is generally accepted that careful pre-operative planning leads to a better outcome with a higher degree of function and reduced morbidity in addition to reduced time in the operating room. However, todays surgery planning systems are primitive, relying mostly on the users ability to plan complex tasks with a two-dimensional graphical interface.
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