Computer-assisted navigation as a diagnostic tool in revision total hip arthroplasty: A case report

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Wayne G Paprosky1, John Vincent2, Jennifer R Sostak1

  • 1Northwestern Medicine Central DuPage Hospital, Winfield, IL, USA.

SAGE Open Medical Case Reports
|February 26, 2019
PubMed

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Computer-assisted navigation in revision total hip arthroplasty (rTHA) can improve surgical planning. This technology helps reduce costs and potential patient injury during complex hip revision procedures.

Area of Science:

  • Orthopedic Surgery
  • Medical Technology
  • Surgical Navigation

Background:

  • Revision total hip arthroplasty (rTHA) represents a significant portion of hip replacement surgeries and incurs substantial costs.
  • Component removal during rTHA carries risks of patient injury, leading to increased morbidity and healthcare expenses.

Observation:

  • Computer-assisted navigation (CAN) is an emerging technology in rTHA, offering intraoperative measurement of component position and orientation.
  • This case report details the application of CAN as a diagnostic tool in a revision total hip arthroplasty procedure.

Findings:

  • Intraoperative use of CAN enabled surgeons to modify the surgical plan based on real-time data.
  • The adaptive surgical approach facilitated by CAN led to improved post-operative outcomes for the patient.

Implications:

  • Computer-assisted navigation holds potential for enhancing surgical precision and patient safety in revision total hip arthroplasty.
  • Wider adoption of CAN in rTHA could lead to reduced healthcare costs and better patient recovery.

Keywords:
Total hip arthroplastycomputer-assisted navigationrevision total hip arthroplasty

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