Publications by authors named "Teodulo Valenzuela"
Background: Solid plastic replicas of anatomical structures obtained by stereolithography from computed tomographic images and magnetic resonance imaging are being used as complementary tools for diagnostic purposes and therapy planning for diverse pathologies.
Case Descriptions: Case 1--The spine mold of a 62-year-old man with neurologic compromise secondary to degenerative cervical disease was used to study the pathologic features of his spine and to plan and simulate the approach to remove osteophytes before surgery. Also, by examining the replica of his spine, the unconvinced patient was able to understand the nature of his pathology and realize that his neurologic symptoms would disappear only through surgery, as they did.