Otology & Neurotology
A Novel Tool to Create Digital Twin Temporal Bone Models for Virtual and 3D-Printing: Proof-of-Concept and Evaluation
Objective: To develop a haptic software tool for creating digital twin models for virtual or physical interaction based on cone beam (CB) computed tomography (CT) temporal bone imaging and to evaluate the quality of resulting 3D-printed models. Background: Temporal bone surgery involves drilling near critical structures with anatomic variation. Patient-specific models for rehearsal and surgical planning might be clinically valuable but require processing of clinical imaging data into accurate “digital twins”. This …