System and method for image segmentation in generating computer models of a joint to undergo arthroplasty

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 8311306
APP PUB NO 20090274350A1
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12386105

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Systems and methods for image segmentation in generating computer models of a joint to undergo arthroplasty are disclosed. Some embodiments may include a method of partitioning an image of a bone into a plurality of regions, where the method may include obtaining a plurality of volumetric image slices of the bone, generating a plurality of spline curves associated with the bone, verifying that at least one of the plurality of spline curves follow a surface of the bone, and creating a 3D mesh representation based upon the at least one of the plurality of spline curve.

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HOWMEDICA OSTEONICS CORPORATION325 CORPORATE DRIVE MAHWAH NJ 07430

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Pavlovskaia, Elena San Francisco, US 24 3607
Sarva, Venkata S Fremont, US 8 1006

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