
Computer-assisted navigation leads to more accurate femoral tunnel placement

March 2013
Computer-assisted navigation leads to more accurate femoral tunnel placement
Study Type:Therapy
OE Level Evidence:2
Journal Level of Evidence:N/A
Outcomes After Conventional Versus Computer-Navigated Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction
Arthroscopy. 2008 May;24(5):569-78. Epub 2008 Feb 1.Did you know you're eligible to earn 0.5 CME credits for reading this report? Click Here
Synopsis
80 patients with chronic rupture of the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL), scheduled for ACL reconstruction, were randomized to the use of OrthoPilot system for computerized optical tracking and navigation system or a standard manual targeting technique. The use of computer-assisted navigation resulted in more accurate tunnel placement in the femur (but not the tibia) than the traditional arthrosco...
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