Case Study: axial3D improves surgical planning with Stratasys 3D anatomical models

Creating a surgical plan with Physical 3D anatomical models

axial3D, working with Stratasys, needed a way to help surgeons better understand complex patient anatomy from 2D scans. In this case, a patient presented with a severe foot deformity affecting the 3rd, 4th, and 5th metatarsals, and the surgeon found it difficult to fully conceptualize the condition on flat images alone. A precise 3D printed anatomical model was requested to support pre-operative planning.

Stratasys and axial3D used axial3D’s cloud-based, 510(k)-cleared segmentation workflow to convert DICOM data into 3D visualizations that could be printed on Stratasys printers. The resulting physical model let the surgeon study the deformity, practice multiple osteotomy approaches, and prepare the correct equipment before surgery. The key impact was better surgical readiness, with the case study noting the approach could help avoid longer operating times and increased costs.

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