Body Scanning and Healthcare Applications
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M edical practitioners have traditionally measured the body’s size and shape by hand to assess health status and guide treatment. More recently, computed-tomography (CT) scanners have been able to produce 3D internal images of a patient’s body. Now, 3D body-surface scanners are transforming the ability to accurately measure a person’s body size, shape, and skin-surface area. Although developed primarily for the clothing industry, 3D scanners’ low cost, noninvasive character, and ease of use make them appealing for widespread clinical applications and large-scale epidemiological surveys.1
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