Modeling the Growth Plates in the Pediatric Knee: Implications for Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction

Authors

Joseph Guarino, Boise State UniversityFollow
Stephen Tennyson, Boise State UniversityFollow
Y. Barrios, Boise State University
K. Shea, Boise State University
Ronald Pfeiffer, Boise State UniversityFollow
Michelle Sabick, Boise State UniversityFollow

Document Type

Article

Publication Date

10-1-2004

DOI

http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.compmedimag.2004.05.006

Abstract

The authors develop 3-D models of the pediatric knee from magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) image files, with the goal of minimizing injury to the pediatric growth plate during surgery. Computerized tomography (CT) scans have better resolution and contrast between bone and soft tissue than MRI scans; however, surgeons rely upon MRI scans to plan knee-joint surgeries such as anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction. Surgeons can use the virtual models to plan and verify surgical procedures such as hole drilling and ligament attachments, and to determine volume removed from a growth plate due to different drill-hole placements with various drill sizes.

Publication Information

Guarino, Joseph; Tennyson, Stephen; Barrios, Y.; Shea, K.; Pfeiffer, Ronald; and Sabick, Michelle. (2004). "Modeling the Growth Plates in the Pediatric Knee: Implications for Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction". Computerized Medical Imaging and Graphics, 28(7), 419-424.