What professional planning software should actually do
Digital templating replaces acetate overlays with scalable implant data and measurement tools. Its accuracy depends on the entire chain: acquisition geometry, calibration, template metadata, anatomical landmarks, user decisions and the way the result is documented.
OrthoMetiQ combines templating and clinical workflow knowledge with a browser-based interface intended to make each planning step explicit and reviewable.
Questions the workflow must answer
- Is the pixel-to-millimeter relationship reliable?
- Is the correct implant model and version available?
- Can every relevant component be identified unambiguously?
- Are landmarks and measurements reproducible?
- Does the exported plan preserve clinically relevant context?
A traceable planning workflow
- 01
Acquire
Create a standardized image with visible anatomy and a marker in the correct depth plane.
- 02
Scale
Calibrate the image using the known marker dimension and visually verify plausibility.
- 03
Measure
Use procedure-specific landmarks and measurement logic instead of generic ruler measurements.
- 04
Template
Overlay manufacturer-specific components and assess their relationship to anatomy.
- 05
Refine
Compare neighboring sizes, component variants and reconstruction scenarios.
- 06
Document
Export the chosen scenario with identifiers, values and visual evidence.
Useful planning outputs
- Scaled radiograph
- Template overlay
- Measured anatomical parameters
- Component identifiers and sizes
- Versioned planning documentation
Typical quality limits
- Marker outside the anatomical plane
- Template data without clear manufacturer/model/version identity
- Image compression or cropping that removes context
- Manual measurements without consistent landmarks
- A report that shows size but not the planning rationale
Frequently asked questions
Why is calibration essential?
Without correct scaling, templates may be systematically too large or too small despite appearing visually plausible. The marker must reliably represent both its known size and the anatomical plane.
What is a digital implant template?
It is a scaled two-dimensional representation of an implant or component used to estimate size and position on preoperative imaging.
What is the role of the implant library?
It provides manufacturer- and model-specific components, sizes and variants. Quality, currency and unambiguous labeling are essential for professional use.
Is digital templating only an overlay?
No. Professional templating includes calibration, landmarks, measurements, reconstruction logic, component relationships and documented output.