When representative anatomy may be enough
Representative anatomy can be suitable when the point is general anatomy, a standard procedure, or a relationship that does not depend on the individual geometry. It must remain labeled as representative.
Anatomy and reconstruction
Representative anatomy is not patient-specific anatomy.
Representative anatomy is a general illustrative model selected to explain a concept; it does not claim to reproduce one person’s geometry. Patient-specific reconstruction attempts to derive anatomy from identified imaging or other case-specific material and requires a different evidentiary, technical, privacy, and review foundation. HIVE does not currently offer released patient-specific medical reconstruction.
When patient-specific work may be required
If size, placement, path, displacement, contact, or an individual anatomical relationship is material, counsel and the relevant expert may need patient-specific imaging and a qualified reconstruction workflow.
Do not collapse distinct visual claims
Contact, adherence, displacement, invasion, and compression describe different relationships. A visual should not substitute one for another because it is easier to render.
Do not send PHI or confidential Matter material through a public page. Real PHI intake is disabled.