Medical Illustration.
Medical illustration is defined as visual representations and illustrative graphics that are made to communicate science and medicine. We communicate not only the science itself, but scientists, surgical experts and you - the audience of any.
Surgical illustration | 2D illustration
Pterional Craniotomy for clipping a right MCA aneurysm
I was tasked to present a piece of surgical illustration work showing 5 most important surgical steps and the patient positioning. This surgery is chosen based on my own interest in neurosurgery to produce an educational material for medical students and neurosurgery residents.
Pterional Craniotomy is a common approach in treating and clipping MCA aneurysm that could be found deep under the sylvian fissure. Surgeons are required to precisely perform pterional craniotomy to expose the temporal frontal lobes, and preserve the temporalis. After locating the aneuroysm(s), a series of steps are performed to prevent the rupturing of aneurysm.
Use of Media: Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop
Sketches & Drafts
Initial drafts and steps for presenting each step and the use of references. Surgical procedures are clarified and outcome is identified.
Surgical approach was observed in the skull base lab practicing session on a cadaver. Reference videos and images are used to supplement the details. Illustration was reviewed by neurosurgery residents, and feedback was incorporated into the final version.
Draft
Feedback from residents
Color palette
Labels
Background
Incision area
Anuerysm
Skull
Tissue
Muscle
Surgical illustration | Medical didactic illustration
Pathophysiology of Jumper's Knee (Patellar tendinopathy)
This infographic is showing the pathophysiology of Jumper's Knee (in medical term, patellar tendinopathy). The localization of the disorder is shown to give the audience a general idea. A detailed overlook in the cellular and tissue level is also illustrated to show the process from a normal tendon to Stage 1 to 3 tendinopathy.
Use of Media: Traditional drawing, Adobe illustrator, Adobe photoshop
Color palette
Labels
Background
Skin color
Muscle
Gradient
ECM fluid
Initial drafts and steps for presenting each step and the use of references. Surgical procedures are clarified and outcome is identified.
Sketches & Drafts
Surgical illustration | Medical didactic illustration
Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) injury & Meniscus tear
Didactic illustration for medical professionals and their patients with ACL injury and meniscus tear. This leaflet helps doctor to explain to athletic patients on their injuries and how should they be treated.
Use of Media: Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop
Color palette
Labels
Background
Cartilage
ACL
Meniscus
Bone
Laparoscopic splenectomy
Surgical illustration
Didactic illustration for medical professionals and their patients with ACL injury and meniscus tear. This leaflet helps doctor to explain to athletic patients on their injuries and how should they be treated.
Use of Media: Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop
Color palette
Labels
Colon, Background
Spleen
Ligament
Fat