Role of computer technology in medical illustration

OBJECTIVE. Recent improvements of computer technology have resulted in a new approach to medical illustration and the scientific research process. The: purpose of this manuscript is to define the current state of the art and to review paths of progress. CONCLUSION. Using examples, we compared the process of time-intensive hand-rendered art with current art created using new computer technology. Specific emphasis was made on the newest technologies and how high-quality lower cost medical art can now be created. These newly available tools and illustration methods have: resulted in a new approach to research, creation, and reproduction of medical art.