An application of principal component analysis to the clavicle and clavicle fixation devices

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Principal component analysis (PCA) enables the building of statistical shape models of bones and joints. This has been used in conjunction with computer assisted surgery in the past. However, PCA of the clavicle has not been performe...

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Main Authors: Fitzpatrick David, Fitzpatrick Clare, Courtis Patrick, Daruwalla Zubin J, Mullett Hannan
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2010-03-01
Series:Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery and Research
Online Access:http://www.josr-online.com/content/5/1/21