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DICOM Image Data Sets for Rapid Prototyping

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bme0319 (Bioengineer)

20 Feb 06 9:20

Hello,

I'm interested in converting some CT scan data into a physical model via rapid prototyping.

Is anyone aware of a good source for obtaining image data sets?? Pehaps in DICOM format.

Also, are there any good sources for obtaining 3D CAD models (already converted from dicom) of anatomical features (spine, pelvis, femur, etc.)

I will most likely be using the open source 3D Slicer (www.slicer.org). There are also a couple of commerically available software packages that I have found for this purpose: Mimics and 3D Doctor.

Thanks
PP

Jabberwocky (Mechanical)

20 Feb 06 13:46

I can't vouch for their accuracy, but this site has some very well-made anatomical models:

http://www.zygote.com/biomed_main.php

For actual data sets, I would contact a local university with either rapid prototyping or medical classes. I know UCF (http://www.ucf.edu/) has an RP lab that has dealt with medical data before - they might at least know who to ask next.

bme0319 (Bioengineer)

20 Feb 06 14:18

Thanks Jabberwocky,

That's a good site. I did also find some DICOM image data sets on the site below. I downloaded some, but haven't had a chance to give them a try yet.

http://149.142.216.30/DICOM_FILES/Index.html

PP

jhilgart (Mechanical)

20 Jul 06 0:48

Were you able to find any models or did you convert it by downloading the dicom files from the site you posted in the previous post?

I'm looking for the femur, tibia and possibly the entire spinal column.

Thanks for you help.

Josh H

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