The following illustrates a standard operating procedure (SOP) for measuring the heel bisection visible on a 3D colour scan within LaserCAM Prescribe.
Prerequisites
LaserCAM Prescribe installed
3D scanner capable of generating 3D colour scans
3D scan with a visible heel bisection
Goals
- Measure heel bisection using LaserCAM Prescribe
- Record Scan Angle
Heel Bisection Method
The heel bisection is used as a reference measurement during the computer-aided design process. As such is not assumed, nor required, to have any relationship with subtalar joint neutral.
Procedure
Capture/Import Scan
Create New Prescription, or select an Active Job and click Continue
Capture a scan, or
SOP: Capturing 3D Scans
- Import a 3D scan from the 3D Scans page of LaserCAM PrescribeConnect the USB cable into both the scanner and the USB port on your PC
Turn on the scanner by pressing in the red button on the side of the scanner
If the LaserCAM VPS is connected correctly, your PC should beep when you turn on the scanner.
Configure LaserCAM VPS
Open LaserCAM Prescribe
Click New Prescription
You may pick any available prescription method
Click 3D Scans
Click the Devices dropdown from the top right hand corner of the screen
Select LaserCAM VPS
If the LaserCAM VPS is not an available device, then you will need to re-install LaserCAM Prescribe. Please refer to our Getting Started guide for more information.
Capture 3D Scan
Position the scanner appropriately in relation to the foot.
Click Scan Left Foot/Scan Right Foot → desired time delay
Hold the foot in a desired position and wait for the scanning process to begin
Allow the scanner to complete two passes (up and back)
A 3D scan will now appear within your left foot window in LaserCAM Prescribe