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ArticleHealth care science2023

Investigation of pelvic symmetry: A systematic analysis using computer aided design software.

Qiubao Zheng, Kangshuai Xu, Xiaorui Zhan, Fuming Huang, Liping Wang, Sheqiang Chen, Jiacheng Li, Cheng Yang, Yuhui Chen, Shicai Fan

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Qiubao ZhengThe Third Affiliated Hospital of Southern Medical University Guangzhou China.ORCID 0000-0002-4628-5828
Kangshuai XuDepartment of Orthopedics Jinhua Municipal Central Hospital Jinhua China.
Xiaorui ZhanHuizhou First People's Hospital Huizhou China.
Fuming HuangMaoming People's Hospital Maoming China.
Liping WangUniversity of South Australia Adelaide South Australia Australia.
Sheqiang ChenThe Third Affiliated Hospital of Southern Medical University Guangzhou China.
Jiacheng LiThe Third Affiliated Hospital of Southern Medical University Guangzhou China.
Cheng YangThe Third Affiliated Hospital of Southern Medical University Guangzhou China.
Yuhui ChenThe Third Affiliated Hospital of Southern Medical University Guangzhou China.
Shicai FanThe Third Affiliated Hospital of Southern Medical University Guangzhou China.

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Objectives: This study aimed to investigate the symmetry of the Chinese pelvis. Methods: Computed tomography scan images of each of 50 Chinese pelvises were converted to 3D models and the left sides of the pelvises were reflected on Mimics software. Then, the reflected left side model was aligned with the right side using the closest point algorithm function of Geomagic software to perform symmetry analysis. The volume and surface area of either side of the pelvises were also calculated. The mean standard deviation (SD), the mean percentage of permissible deviations within the ±2 mm range, the percentage differences in volume and surface area were measured to compare pelvic symmetry. In addition, the distribution of pelvic bilateral symmetry associated with both age and sex were compared. Results: The mean SD was 1.15 ± 0.16 mm and the mean percentage of permissible deviations was 90.82% ± 4.67%. The deviation color maps showed that the specific areas of asymmetry were primarily localized to major muscle or ligament attachment sites and the sacroiliac joint surfaces. There was no significant difference between the bilateral sides of the pelvis in either volume or surface area. Additionally, no difference in any indexes was exhibited in relation to sex and age distribution. Conclusion: Our results demonstrated that the pelvis has high bilateral symmetry, which confirmed the potential of using contralateral pelvic models to create fully patient-specific and custom-made pelvic implants applicable for the treatment of fracture and bony destruction.

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