
THA: Computer-assisted navigation can improve accuracy of acetabular cup implantation

THA: Computer-assisted navigation can improve accuracy of acetabular cup implantation
Validation and Usefulness of a Computer-Assisted Cup-Positioning System in Total Hip Arthroplasty: A Prospective, Randomized, Controlled Study
J Bone Joint Surg Am. 2007 Mar;89(3):494-9Did you know you're eligible to earn 0.5 CME credits for reading this report? Click Here
Synopsis
60 patients with hip osteoarthritis or osteonecrosis were randomized to either receive total hip arthroplasty using an imageless computer-assisted navigation system or freehand implantation to insert the acetabular component. The post-operative tomography scans completed at one month indicated that computer-assisted insertion of the acetabular cup resulted in a reduction of placement outside the s...
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