Surface mesh files as the final anatomic representation of medical imaging data are increasingly used for patient care. This includes digital display (i.e. 3D PDFs), augmented and virtual reality, virtual surgery and robotics. The common theme of this medical practice, as well as this collection, is that digital modeling is performed but a physical part may not be 3D printed or 3D printing is utilized but it is not the only patient-specific realization of the medical imaging. Even though this medical service is performed on over 100,000 patients in the United States alone, there is a paucity of peer-reviewed literature. This collection fills the unmet need of literature support for use of patient-specific digital models in clinical care. In addition, submissions on patient and medical education will also be considered.
Specific examples include, but are not limited to, craniomaxillofacial surgery, cardiovascular procedures and orthopedics.
