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Sophisticated 3D modeling plays growing role in healthcare

November 29, 2017

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Treating a pediatric patient who had undergone numerous procedures over 10 years, Dianna Bardo, MD, used a three-dimensional model as part of her explanation of what was causing the chronic condition and next steps in treating it.

The child’s mother looked at the model and Bardo’s explanations and said, “That’s the first time I’ve really understood the problem this clearly.”

Bardo’s story underscores the growing use of 3D models in care delivery, providing insights for patients, families and clinicians. Using radiological images as the foundation for constructing models, technological advances are producing rapid progress in the accuracy and usefulness of the finished product.

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