Abstract
The objective of this project was to create a fast, accurate and effective method for designing and production of individual skeletal defect replacement implants using suitable biomaterials, which can be used to replace the point of defect. The method consists in processing and transfer of data from available diagnostic imaging methods (CT and MR), and their transformation into 3D geometric models.
From 3D models of the defect produced in this way can be made an accurate shape reconstruction of the defect, and subsequently also a design of an individual implant. A model of the point of defect for planning the surgery can be produced using the rapid prototyping method and the implant itself using available conventional CNC machining methods.