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Three-Dimensional Shape Modeling and Analysis of Brain Structures
Published on: November 14, 2019
Assessment of 3D morphological characteristics of the shoulder bones using statistical shape modeling: Prospective
Abstract:
In this study we have described the use of statistical shape modeling (SSM) technique in evaluating the morphological variation of shoulder bones from a South African population. The anatomical landmark selections were carried out, followed by the registration of the meshes which were validated before establishing the dense correspondence. The SSMs were built and average shape comparison from each side for each bone were made in order to evaluate handedness. In general, there was no error found around the gleno-humeral region which may suggest that the usage of contralateral healthy shoulder could serve as an informed decision making tool for surgery and prosthesis design.
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