Serial thin cross-sectional anatomy and computerized three-dimensional reconstruction of metacarpal fascial spaces of hand.
- Author:
Gui-you BAI
1
;
Zheng-zhi ZHANG
;
Jin-xing KE
;
Jun KE
;
Wei SUN
;
Feng PAN
;
Chang-zhi CHENG
Author Information
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- MeSH: Anatomy, Cross-Sectional; Hand; anatomy & histology; Humans; Image Processing, Computer-Assisted; Imaging, Three-Dimensional
- From: Chinese Journal of Surgery 2004;42(20):1225-1227
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
OBJECTIVETo build three-dimensional (3-D) visible model for surgical treatment of infection of fascial spaces of hand.
METHODSSerial thin cross-sections (0.2 mm) of hand were made by cryomicrotome, and the thin cross-sections of metacarpal parts were observed. A personal computer was employed to reconstruct 3-D model of metacarpal fascial space.
RESULTSThe shapes, locations and adjacent relations of the mid-palmar space, thenar space and metacarpal bones were displayed clearly from computerized 3-D model, which could be the cross-reference of the cross-sections expediently.
CONCLUSIONThe computerized 3-D reconstruction of metacarpal fascial spaces can provide some guidance for surgical treatment of infection and other diseases of metacarpal fascial spaces.