A method of preparing for a surgical procedure includes creating a
three-dimensional bone model of a subject bone of a patient. At least a
portion of the bone model is compared to at least one three-dimensional
reference anatomic model. At least one structural difference between the
bone model and the at least one reference anatomic model is identified.
At least one desired subject bone structural change is specified to
produce a modified bone model responsive to the step of identifying at
least one structural difference between the bone model and the at least
one reference anatomic model. An apparatus for preparing for a surgical
procedure is also provided.