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  • 1Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Medical College of Wisconsin, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA.

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Computer-assisted surgery enhances orthopaedic procedures using advanced tracking. Optical systems offer high accuracy (under 0.5 mm), while electromagnetic trackers face signal distortion challenges in operating rooms.

Area of Science:

  • Orthopaedic Surgery
  • Medical Technology
  • Surgical Navigation

Background:

  • Computer-assisted surgery (CAS) is a key technology for improving orthopaedic procedures.
  • CAS systems utilize computers as precise measurement tools for spatial orientation.
  • Fiducial points, defining bones, instruments, or prostheses, are referenced using various methods.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review current referencing and tracking technologies in computer-assisted orthopaedic surgery.
  • To evaluate the accuracy and reliability of different CAS referencing methods.
  • To discuss outcome measurement techniques for CAS.

Main Methods:

  • Review of current referencing techniques: CT scans, fluoroscopy, ultrasound, and imageless methods.
  • Analysis of tracking technologies: optical cameras and electromagnetic coils.

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  • Examination of accuracy metrics (e.g., degrees, mm) and outcome measures (e.g., Six Sigma).

    • Main Results:

    • Optical tracking systems demonstrate high reliability with errors <0.5 mm.
    • Electromagnetic trackers offer similar accuracy but are prone to signal distortion.
    • CT-referenced systems achieve accuracy around 1 degree or 1 mm.
    • Fluoroscopy and ultrasound methods show lower precision due to difficulties in defining anatomical structures consistently.

    Conclusions:

    • CAS offers significant potential to enhance orthopaedic surgical techniques.
    • Accuracy varies among referencing and tracking methods, with optical systems being highly reliable.
    • Standardized outcome measures like Six Sigma are valuable for assessing CAS performance.