CT Scan Protocol
The prevention of motion is critical for 3-D imaging and modeling. The technologist must take the time to instruct the patient on the importance of holding completely still during the scan.
The following instructions are very important. Please read them carefully before scanning.
Image data (not raw data) is required for patient modeling. Do NOT send hard copy X-rays.
TECHNICAL FACTORS/SCANNING THE PATIENT
FOR ALL SCANNERS:
| Slice Thickness: |
Primary or Revision Hip/Acetabulum Replacement Hip for Signature Resurfacing Acetabulum/Pelvis for Oncology Knee: Primary, Revision or Patella / Femoral Groove Shoulder: Primary or Revision Elbow: Primary or Revision |
| Field of View: | Magnify or zoom image so it fills the entire screen without cutting off any of the anatomy for imaging. The FOV must not be changed during the scan. |
| Table Position: | The CT couch must NOT be raised or lowered between slices. The X and Y centering must NOT be altered between slices. |
| Matrix: | Quality images can be obtained from any scan matrix, although a high resolution 512 x 512 matrix should be used whenever possible. |
| Algorithm: | A STANDARD OR SOFT TISSUE ALGORITHM with no edge enhancement must be used. Do NOT use bone algorithm. |
| Slice Spacing: | All slices must be contiguous or overlapping. Slice thickness and table increment is dependent on anatomy. |
| Data Collection: | We accept CD-ROM in DICOM format off all CT machines. |
Please contact Suzanne Smeltzer with any questions at 1.800.348.9500, ext. 1736 or email Suzanne.Smeltzer@biomet.com.
Send the data overnight to:
Biomet, Inc.PMI Dept/Suzanne Smeltzer
56 E Bell Drive
Warsaw, Indiana 46582
or win-zip the data and upload it to our secure site: https://www.jointassist.com/PMI.
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