| Title | Digital three-dimensional photogrammetry: evaluation of anthropometric precision and accuracy using a Genex 3D camera system. | | Author(s) | Weinberg SM, Scott NM, Neiswanger K, Brandon CA, Marazita ML | | Institution | Department of Anthropology, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA. | | Source | Cleft Palate Craniofac J 2004 Sep; 41(5):507-18. | | MeSH | Adolescent
Adult
Cephalometry
Face
Humans
Image Processing, Computer-Assisted
Imaging, Three-Dimensional
Middle Aged
Observer Variation
Photogrammetry
Reproducibility of Results
Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
Research Support, U.S. Gov't, P.H.S.
Statistics, Nonparametric
| | Abstract | OBJECTIVE: To determine the precision and accuracy of facial anthropometric measurements obtained through digital three-dimensional (3D) photogrammetry.
DESIGN: Nineteen standard craniofacial measurements were repeatedly obtained on 20 subjects by two independent observers, using calipers and 3D photos (obtained with a Genex 3D camera system), both with and without facial landmarks labeled. Four different precision estimates were then calculated and compared statistically across techniques. In addition, mean measurements from 3D photos were compared statistically with those from direct anthropometry.
RESULTS: In terms of measurement precision, the 3D photos were clearly better than direct anthropometry. In almost all cases, the 3D photo with landmarks labeled had the highest overall precision. In addition, labeling landmarks prior to taking measurements improved precision, regardless of method. Good congruence was observed between means derived from the 3D photos and direct anthropometry. Statistically significant differences were noted for seven measurements; however, the magnitude of these differences was often clinically insignificant (< 2 mm).
CONCLUSIONS: Digital 3D photogrammetry with the Genex camera system is sufficiently precise and accurate for the anthropometric needs of most medical and craniofacial research designs. | | Language | eng | | Pub Type(s) | Evaluation Studies
Journal Article
| | PubMed ID | 15352857 |
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